Michigan Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/17/2026 20:46

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 11:46PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 17, 2026 - 8:46pm
Expires: 
July 17, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description: 
At 1146 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Aloha to Burt Lake to near Charlevoix. Movement was southeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Onaway, Indian River, Conway, Aloha, Alanson, Wolverine, Millersburg, Aloha State Park, Reasoners Corner, Burt Lake, Clarion, Walloon Lake, Bay View, Petoskey State Park, Mullet Lake, Topinabee, Burt Lake State Park, and Afton.
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. Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until these storms pass.
Area Description: 
Emmet; Cheboygan; Presque Isle; Charlevoix
Forcast Office: 
NWS Gaylord MI