Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 7 at 3:32AM EST by NWS Gaylord MI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 7, 2026 - 12:32am
Expires:
March 7, 2026 - 1:30am
Description:
At 331 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 17 miles northwest of Ludington SP to near
Shelby. 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 hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Cadillac, Manistee, Thompsonville, Sherman, Buckley, Boon, Eastlake,
Kaleva, Onekama, Mesick, Bear Lake, Copemish, Harrietta, Meauwataka,
Dublin, Karlin, Brethren, Orchard Beach State Park, Interlochen State
Park, and Wellston.
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:
Benzie; Grand Traverse; Manistee; Wexford
Forcast Office:
NWS Gaylord MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov