Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 7 at 3:25AM EST by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 7, 2026 - 12:25am
Expires:
March 7, 2026 - 1:30am
Description:
At 324 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 17 miles northwest of Ludington State Park to
near Silver Lake State Park. Movement was east at 55 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 damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Ludington... Hart... Evart...
Baldwin... Reed City... Scottville...
Pentwater... Luther... Fountain...
Free Soil... Hamlin Lake... Mears SP...
Mears... Ludington SP... Silver Lake SP...
Weare... Chase... Elbridge...
Colfax... Custer...
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; Osceola; Oceana; Newaygo
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov