Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 1:05AM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 10:05pm
Expires:
April 15, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
At 104 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Saginaw, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea 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...
Saginaw, Bay City, Frankenmuth, Essexville, Zilwaukee, Munger,
Bridgeport, Carrollton, Swan Creek, Garfield, Arthur, Buena Vista
Township, Gera, Indiantown, Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge,
Fosters, and Shields.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Bay; Saginaw
Forcast Office:
NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov