Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 2:42PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 11:42am
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 241 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Ortonville to near Oxford to near Romeo.
Movement was southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch 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...
Pontiac, Holly, Oxford, Rochester, Ortonville, Clarkston, Rochester
Hills, Auburn Hills, Lake Orion, Washington, Leonard, Lake Angelus,
Lakeville, Davisburg, Holly State Recreation Area, Rose Center,
Stoney Creek Metro Park, Shelby Township, and Waterford.
People attending Oakland County Fair should seek safe shelter
immediately!
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:
Oakland; Macomb
Forcast Office:
NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Sender: