Michigan Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 09/15/2026 17:49

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued September 15 at 8:49PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 15, 2026 - 5:49pm
Expires: 
September 15, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description: 
At 849 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Union City to near Centreville. Movement was east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Coldwater, Union City, Colon, Girard, Leonidas, Mendon, Sherwood, South Butler, Wasepi, Hodunk, and Fairfax. This includes Interstate 69 in Michigan between mile markers 13 and 21.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
St. Joseph; Branch
Forcast Office: 
NWS Northern Indiana
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov