Michigan Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/24/2026 11:39

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 24 at 2:39PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 24, 2026 - 11:39am
Expires: 
April 24, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description: 
At 239 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over North Higgins Lake, or 9 miles west of Roscommon, moving northeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size 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... Grayling, Roscommon, South Branch Township, Higgins Lake, North Higgins Lake, and South Higgins Lake.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Crawford; Roscommon
Forcast Office: 
NWS Gaylord MI
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov