Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 18 at 2:52PM EDT until May 18 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 11:52am
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 251 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 8 miles northeast of Sparta to near Lowell to 5 miles
east of Bellevue, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable
tree damage. Wind damage is also 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, Calhoun, and Barry 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: