Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 8:47AM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 5:47am
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 6:45am
Description:
At 847 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms along a line extending from near Memphis to Richmond to
near New Baltimore. Movement was southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Strong thunderstorms will be near...
New Baltimore and Richmond around 855 AM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these storms include Anchorville, New
Haven, Adair, Columbus, Rattle Run, Goodells, Pearl Beach,
Chesterfield Township, Smiths Creek, and Fair Haven.
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:
St. Clair; Macomb
Forcast Office:
NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov