Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 2:08AM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 11:08pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
At 208 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Paulding, or 31 miles north of Eagle River, moving northeast at 25
mph.
HAZARD...Penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Rockland, Bruce Crossing, Paulding, Ewen, Bond Falls, and Victoria
Dam.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Ontonagon
Forcast Office:
NWS Marquette MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov