Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 18 at 2:44PM EDT until May 18 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 11:44am
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 242 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Sparta to near Lowell to 6 miles south of
Bellevue, moving northeast at 65 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...
Grand Rapids... Hastings... Battle Creek...
Wyoming... Kentwood... Walker...
Grandville... East Grand Rapids... Rockford...
Sparta... Lowell... Middleville...
Nashville... Union City... Caledonia...
Freeport... Burlington... Brownlee Park...
Gerald R. Ford Inter...Ada...
Instruction:
This is a DANGEROUS SITUATION. These storms are producing widespread
wind damage across Kent, Barry, and Calhoun Counties. SEEK SHELTER
NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows.
Area Description:
Barry, MI; Calhoun, MI; Kent, MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender: