Michigan Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/01/2026 09:21

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 1 at 12:21PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 1, 2026 - 9:21am
Expires: 
July 1, 2026 - 10:00am
Description: 
At 1221 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles southeast of Fountain, or 13 miles northwest of Baldwin, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size 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... Baldwin... Luther... Chase... Nirvana... Wolf Lake... Sauble Lakes...
Instruction: 
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle, and away from large trees. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 400 PM EDT for central and west central Michigan.
Area Description: 
Lake
Forcast Office: 
NWS Grand Rapids MI