Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 1:26PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 10:26am
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
At 125 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Greilickville to near Wellston. Movement was
northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Traverse City, Elk Rapids, Kingsley, Sherman, Buckley, Fife Lake,
Mesick, Harrietta, Hannah, Mapleton, Grawn, Traverse City State Park,
Karlin, Old Mission, Interlochen, Spider Lake, Yuma, Williamsburg,
Interlochen State Park, and Greilickville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
northern Michigan.
Area Description:
Grand Traverse; Wexford
Forcast Office:
NWS Gaylord MI
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