Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 12:38PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 9:38am
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 10:45am
Description:
At 1238 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Manistee, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Manistee, Arcadia, Eastlake, Kaleva, Onekama, Bear Lake, Copemish,
Pierport, Wildwood, Norwalk, Parkdale, Orchard Beach State Park, and
Pere Marquette State Forest.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Manistee
Forcast Office:
NWS Gaylord MI
Sender: