Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 12:20PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 9:20am
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 10:15am
Description:
At 1219 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Winegars to Edenville to Shepherd.
Movement was east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch 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...
Midland, Bay City, Auburn, Pinconning, Coleman, Sanford, Kawkawlin,
Essexville, Edenville, Bentley, Oil City, Pleasant Valley, Linwood,
Hope, Mount Forest, Crump, Poseyville, Willard, Averill, and
Gordonville.
People attending Midland County Fair should seek safe shelter
immediately!
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Midland; Bay
Forcast Office:
NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov