Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 18 at 2:34PM EDT until May 18 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 11:34am
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
SVRGRR
The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Calhoun County in south central Michigan...
Ionia County in south central Michigan...
Eaton County in south central Michigan...
Montcalm County in central Michigan...
* Until 400 PM EDT.
* At 234 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Walker to near Middleville to near Battle
Creek, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
* Locations impacted include...
Lansing... Ionia... Charlotte...
Albion... Greenville... Marshall...
Eaton Rapids... Portland... Stanton...
Grand Ledge... Belding... Potterville...
Lake Odessa... Howard City... Homer...
Saranac... Bellevue... Edmore...
Carson City... Lakeview...
Instruction:
This is a DANGEROUS SITUATION. These storms are producing widespread
wind damage across southwest Michigan. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a
sturdy structure and stay away from windows!
Area Description:
Calhoun, MI; Eaton, MI; Ionia, MI; Montcalm, MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender: