Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 2 at 10:58PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 2, 2026 - 7:58pm
Expires:
July 2, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
At 1058 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
South Haven, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea 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.
Locations impacted include...
Holland... Allegan... South Haven...
Wayland... Otsego... Plainwell...
Hartford... Bangor... Fennville...
Saugatuck... Martin... Van Buren SP...
Lake Michigan Beach... Dorr... Pine Grove...
Covert... Ganges... Hamilton...
Douglas... Gobles...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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:
Allegan; Van Buren
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender: