Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 3:43AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 12:43am
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 2:15am
Description:
At 342 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 14 miles west of Silver Lake SP to 37 miles
east of Winthrop Harbor. Movement was east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Grand Rapids... Muskegon... Holland...
Grand Haven... Ludington... Hart...
Newaygo... White Cloud... Baldwin...
Wyoming... Kentwood... Walker...
Shelby... Grandville... Muskegon Heights...
East Grand Rapids... Hudsonville... Rockford...
Zeeland... Coopersville...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Mason; Lake; Oceana; Newaygo; Mecosta; Muskegon; Ottawa; Kent
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov