Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 2:17PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 11:17am
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 217 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Milford to Hamburg to near Chelsea. Movement
was northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
Novi, Brighton, Milford, Dexter, Hamburg, South Lyon, and Whitmore
Lake around 220 PM EDT.
Pontiac around 230 PM EDT.
West Bloomfield around 235 PM EDT.
Rochester around 245 PM EDT.
Romeo around 250 PM EDT.
Troy around 255 PM EDT.
Armada around 300 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Anchorville,
Franklin, Keego Harbor, Waterford, Hudson Mills Metropark, Shelby
Township, Commerce, Ray Center, Utica, and Auburn Hills.
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 700 PM EDT for
southeastern Michigan.
Area Description:
St. Clair; Livingston; Oakland; Macomb; Washtenaw; Wayne
Forcast Office:
NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Sender: