Michigan Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/18/2026 11:30

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 2:30PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 18, 2026 - 11:30am
Expires: 
July 18, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description: 
At 229 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Byron, or 7 miles southeast of Durand, moving southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Linden around 235 PM EDT. Fenton around 240 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include Argentine, Tyrone Township, and Deerfield Township.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for southeastern Michigan.
Area Description: 
Shiawassee; Genesee; Livingston
Forcast Office: 
NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI