Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 18 at 3:19PM EDT until May 18 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 12:19pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
At 319 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Lakeview to 5 miles west of St. Johns to near
Litchfield, 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...
Lansing... Ionia... Charlotte...
Albion... Greenville... Marshall...
Eaton Rapids... Portland... Stanton...
Grand Ledge... Potterville... Howard City...
Homer... Edmore... Carson City...
Lakeview... Edgemont Park... Orleans...
Crystal... Sidney...
Instruction:
This is a DANGEROUS SITUATION. These storms are producing widespread
wind damage across West and 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: