Michigan Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/14/2026 17:40

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 8:40PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 14, 2026 - 5:40pm
Expires: 
April 14, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description: 
At 839 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lakewood Club, or 14 miles north of Muskegon, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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. Locations impacted include... White Cloud... Fremont... Whitehall... Montague... Lakewood Club... Hesperia... Holton... New Era... Rothbury... Brunswick... Reeman... Big Blue Lake... St. Huberts... Wooster... Twin Lake...
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Oceana; Newaygo; Muskegon
Forcast Office: 
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov