Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 1:14AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 3, 2026 - 10:14pm
Expires:
July 3, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description:
At 113 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 5 miles southeast of Wyoming to near Wayland.
Movement was northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Grand Rapids... Wyoming... Kentwood...
Wayland... Lowell... Middleville...
Lake Odessa... Caledonia... Saranac...
Freeport... Gerald R. Ford Inter...Ada...
Dorr... Irving... Hopkins...
Woodland... Clarksville... Moline...
Cutlerville... Bradley...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
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.
Area Description:
Ottawa; Kent; Ionia; Allegan; Barry
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender: