Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 12:44PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 9:44am
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
At 1243 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Elberta, or near Frankfort, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size 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...
Leland, Frankfort, Thompsonville, Empire, Beulah, Grand Traverse
Light, Sleeping Bear Point, Bingham, Glen Arbor, Suttons Bay,
Northport, Benzonia, Cedar, Elberta, Honor, Lake Ann, Lake Leelanau,
Omena, Bendon, and Fouch.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Leelanau; Benzie; Grand Traverse
Forcast Office:
NWS Gaylord MI
Sender: