Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 18 at 2:21PM EDT until May 18 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 11:21am
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 221 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Coopersville to near Wayland to 5 miles east of
Marcellus, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile
homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Grand Rapids... Kalamazoo... Portage...
Holland... Hastings... Battle Creek...
Allegan... Wyoming... Kentwood...
Walker... Grandville... East Grand Rapids...
Hudsonville... Rockford... Zeeland...
Coopersville... Sparta... Wayland...
Otsego... Plainwell...
Instruction:
This is a DANGEROUS SITUATION. These storms are producing widespread
wind damage across Allegan and Van Buren Counties. SEEK SHELTER NOW
inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows.
Area Description:
Allegan, MI; Barry, MI; Calhoun, MI; Kalamazoo, MI; Kent, MI; Ottawa, MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov