Special Weather Statement Michigan | Effective 03/30/2026 20:34

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 30 at 11:34PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 30, 2026 - 8:34pm
Expires: 
March 30, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description: 
At 1134 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Traverse City State Park, or over Traverse City, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Traverse City, Kalkaska, Elk Rapids, Mancelona, Antrim, Clam River, Barker Creek, Rapid City, Alden, Darragh, Traverse City State Park, Williamsburg, Greilickville, Bates, and Lake Bellaire.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description: 
Antrim; Grand Traverse; Kalkaska
Forcast Office: 
NWS Gaylord MI