Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 7:49PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 4:49pm
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 748 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Pellston, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Pellston, Indian River, Aloha, Brutus, Aloha State Park, Topinabee,
Pleasant View, Alverno, Levering, Mullet Lake, Koehler Township, and
Riggsville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Emmet; Cheboygan
Forcast Office:
NWS Gaylord MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov