Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 17 at 5:32PM EDT until May 17 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 2:32pm
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 532 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Essexville, or
near Bay City, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southeastern Bay County, including the following locations... Bay
City State Recreation Area.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Bay, MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov