Michigan Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/04/2026 17:35

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 8:35PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 4, 2026 - 5:35pm
Expires: 
July 4, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description: 
At 835 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a landspout 10 miles west of St. Johns, moving southeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Landspouts and winds in excess of 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This strong thunderstorm will be near... DeWitt around 910 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include Wacousta, Ovid, Fowler, Bath, Eureka, Eagle, Maple Rapids, Westphalia, and Hubbardston.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. 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.
Area Description: 
Clinton
Forcast Office: 
NWS Grand Rapids MI