Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 24 at 3:09PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 24, 2026 - 12:09pm
Expires:
April 24, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 309 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Breckenridge to Marion Springs to near
Williamston. Movement was northeast at 30 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, Owosso, Frankenmuth, Durand, Chesaning, Perry, St. Charles,
Birch Run, Laingsburg, New Lothrop, Freeland, Corunna, Zilwaukee,
Morrice, Merrill, Byron, Bancroft, Lennon, Oakley, and Henderson.
People attending Freeland Walleye Festival should seek safe shelter
immediately!
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Saginaw; Shiawassee
Forcast Office:
NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov