Michigan Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/18/2026 12:04

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 3:04PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 18, 2026 - 12:04pm
Expires: 
July 18, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description: 
At 304 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Milford, moving southeast at 40 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... Novi and Milford around 310 PM EDT. Northville around 325 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include Commerce, Wolverine Lake, New Hudson, Walled Lake, Wixom, Farmington Hills, Farmington, Franklin, and Bloomfield 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: 
Oakland
Forcast Office: 
NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI