Special Weather Statement Michigan | Effective 03/31/2026 08:08

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 31 at 11:08AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 31, 2026 - 8:08am
Expires: 
March 31, 2026 - 9:00am
Description: 
At 1105 AM EDT, National Weather Service meteorologists were tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 25 west of Manistee to 35 miles west of Pentwater. Movement was east at 65 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny 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 State Park, Hamlin Lake, Ludington, Scottville, Free Soil, Pentwater, Mears State Park, Silver Lake State Park, Hart, and Mears.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, seek shelter inside a building. These storms 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: 
Mason; Oceana
Forcast Office: 
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov