Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 6:28PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 3:28pm
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 628 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Saint James On Beaver Island, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Saint James On Beaver Island.
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.
Area Description:
Beaver Island and surrounding islands
Forcast Office:
NWS Gaylord MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov