Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 20 at 11:42PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 20, 2026 - 8:42pm
Expires:
July 20, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description:
At 1141 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Darragh to near Kalkaska to near South
Boardman. Movement was east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size 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...
Kalkaska, Grayling, Roscommon, Sharon, Frederic, Higgins Lake, North
Higgins Lake, Sigma, Darragh, South Boardman, Moorestown, South
Higgins Lake, Hartwick Pines State Park, Stittsville, Blue Lake
Township, and Smithville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 200 AM EDT for
northern Michigan.
Area Description:
Kalkaska; Crawford; Missaukee; Roscommon
Forcast Office:
NWS Gaylord MI
Sender: