Michigan Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/22/2026 10:17

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 1:17PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 22, 2026 - 10:17am
Expires: 
August 22, 2026 - 11:30am
Description: 
At 117 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Midland, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea 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... Saginaw, Midland, Bay City, Auburn, Freeland, Kawkawlin, Essexville, Zilwaukee, Munger, Linwood, Carrollton, Arthur, Poseyville, Willard, Indiantown, Laporte, Bay City State Recreation Area, Hemlock, Shields, and Buena Vista Township. People attending Midland County Fair should seek safe shelter immediately!
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Midland; Bay; Saginaw
Forcast Office: 
NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov