Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 2 at 7:20AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 2, 2026 - 4:20am
Expires:
September 2, 2026 - 4:45am
Description:
At 720 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 8 miles west of Empire to 7 miles west of
Pierport to 11 miles west of Ludington SP. Movement was east at 50
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Manistee, Frankfort, Thompsonville, Empire, Beulah, Arcadia, Bingham,
Eastlake, Benzonia, Kaleva, Cedar, Onekama, Elberta, Honor, Bear
Lake, Lake Ann, Copemish, Dublin, Karlin, and Brethren.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Leelanau; Benzie; Grand Traverse; Manistee; Wexford
Forcast Office:
NWS Gaylord MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov