Michigan Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/21/2026 15:48

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 21 at 6:48PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 21, 2026 - 3:48pm
Expires: 
August 21, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description: 
At 648 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Coleman, moving east at 10 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel 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... Bailey Lake... Loomis...
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: 
Clare; Isabella
Forcast Office: 
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov