Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 8 at 10:21PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 8, 2026 - 7:21pm
Expires:
June 8, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 1021 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Ravenna, or 14 miles south of Newaygo, moving north at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Newaygo... White Cloud... Fremont...
Ravenna... Hesperia... Grant...
Holton... Bridgeton... Conklin...
Wright... Kent City... Colfax...
Casnovia... Brohman... Reeman...
Crockery Lake... Bailey... Woodland Park...
Brunswick... Moorland...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Lake; Oceana; Newaygo; Muskegon; Ottawa; Kent
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov