Michigan Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/22/2026 15:53

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 6:53PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 22, 2026 - 3:53pm
Expires: 
August 22, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
At 653 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Laingsburg, moving southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Williamston around 715 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include Webberville, Bell Oak, Bath, Haslett, and Okemos.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Clinton; Ingham
Forcast Office: 
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov