Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 12:27AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 2, 2026 - 9:27pm
Expires:
July 2, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
At 1224 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms from
just east of Hastings to near Kalamazoo 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...
Lansing... Kalamazoo... Portage...
Jackson... Charlotte... Albion...
Mason... Hastings... Marshall...
Battle Creek... Eaton Rapids... East Lansing...
Grand Ledge... Williamston... Middleville...
Vicksburg... Potterville... Lake Odessa...
Galesburg... Leslie...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
storms pass.
Area Description:
Barry; Eaton; Ingham; Kalamazoo; Calhoun; Jackson
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender: