Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 4:15pm
Expires:
April 17, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 715 PM EDT/615 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong
thunderstorm 7 miles northwest of Border Lakes Natural Area, or 21
miles southeast of Ironwood, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Marenisco, Lake Gogebic State Park, Presque Isle Reservoir, Pomeroy
Lake, and Chaney Lake.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Ontonagon; Gogebic
Forcast Office:
NWS Marquette MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov