Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 2 at 7:44AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 2, 2026 - 4:44am
Expires:
September 2, 2026 - 5:30am
Description:
At 744 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Maple City to near Copemish to near
Fountain. Movement was east at 65 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated. Wind gusts of 40 to 45 mph have been
measured in Manistee and Frankfort with this line of storms.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Traverse City, Cadillac, Kalkaska, Elk Rapids, Mancelona, Bellaire,
Thompsonville, Empire, Beulah, Antrim, Bingham, Kingsley, Manton,
Sherman, Buckley, Boon, Eastlake, Benzonia, Kaleva, and Cedar.
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; Antrim; Benzie; Grand Traverse; Kalkaska; Manistee; Wexford; Missaukee
Forcast Office:
NWS Gaylord MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov