Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 15 at 8:34AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 15, 2026 - 5:34am
Expires:
September 15, 2026 - 6:30am
Description:
At 833 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles southwest of Hastings to near Galesburg
to near Marcellus. Movement was east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Winds upwards of 40 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...
Kalamazoo... Portage... Charlotte...
Albion... Marshall... Battle Creek...
Eaton Rapids... Paw Paw... Otsego...
Plainwell... Vicksburg... Potterville...
Galesburg... Mattawan... Lawton...
Decatur... Parchment... Homer...
Nashville... Union City...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
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:
Allegan; Barry; Eaton; Van Buren; Kalamazoo; Calhoun
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov