Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 31 at 2:13PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 31, 2026 - 11:13am
Expires:
March 31, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
At 213 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Merrill, or 11 miles northeast of Ithaca, moving east at 50 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.
Locations impacted include...
Saginaw, Midland, Bay City, Frankenmuth, Auburn, St. Charles,
Freeland, Essexville, Zilwaukee, Merrill, Bridgeport, Carrollton,
Nelson, Swan Creek, Garfield, Buena Vista Township, Indiantown,
Hemlock, Porter Township, and Shields.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Midland; Bay; Saginaw
Forcast Office:
NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Sender: