Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 12:06PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 9:06am
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 10:00am
Description:
At 1206 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Unionville to near Zilwaukee to Merrill.
Movement was southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny 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...
Saginaw, Bay City, Frankenmuth, Caro, Vassar, Cass City, Chesaning,
St. Charles, Birch Run, Reese, Millington, Mayville, Akron, Freeland,
Zilwaukee, Merrill, Fairgrove, Unionville, Kingston, and Gagetown.
People attending Mayville Sunflower Festival should seek safe
shelter immediately!
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Bay; Saginaw; Tuscola
Forcast Office:
NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Sender: