Michigan Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/19/2026 12:16

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 3:16PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 19, 2026 - 12:16pm
Expires: 
May 19, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description: 
At 316 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Almont, moving northeast at 40 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Capac around 320 PM EDT. Yale around 335 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include Lynn Township and Brockway.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM EDT for southeastern Michigan.
Area Description: 
Lapeer; St. Clair
Forcast Office: 
NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI