Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 5:28PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 13, 2026 - 2:28pm
Expires:
April 13, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 528 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Sturgis, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch 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...
Sturgis, Three Rivers, Bronson, Constantine, Union City, White
Pigeon, Centreville, Colon, Nottawa, Girard, Flowerfield, Fawn River,
Mottville, Batavia, Leonidas, Mendon, Burr Oak, Gilead, Sherwood, and
Klinger Lake.
This includes Interstate 69 in Michigan near mile marker 21.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
southwestern Michigan.
Area Description:
St. Joseph; Branch
Forcast Office:
NWS Northern Indiana
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov