Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 7:13PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 4:13pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 713 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Canadian Lakes, or 16 miles southeast of Big Rapids, moving southeast
at 35 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...
Edmore around 730 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include McBride, Sylvester,
Westville, Cedar Lake, Entrican, Six Lakes, Millbrook, Altona,
Vestaburg, and Blanchard.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Mecosta; Isabella; Montcalm
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov