Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 18 at 2:38PM EDT until May 18 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 11:38am
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 237 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Kentwood to 5 miles southwest of Hastings, moving
northeast at 50 mph.
THESE ARE DESTRUCTIVE STORMS FOR BARRY AND SOUTHERN KENT COUNTIES.
HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect
considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.
Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.
These severe storms will be near...
Hastings, Freeport, and Gerald R. Ford International Airport
around 245 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include
Prairieville, Dutton, Cutlerville, Delton, Alaska, Alto, Irving,
Cloverdale, Yankee Springs, and Cascade.
Instruction:
This is an EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION with tornado like wind
speeds expected. Mobile homes and high profile vehicles are
especially susceptible to winds of this magnitude and may be
overturned. For your protection move to an interior room on the
lowest floor of a building. These storms have the potential to cause
serious injury and significant property damage.
Area Description:
Barry, MI; Kent, MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender: