Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 10:23PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 3, 2026 - 7:23pm
Expires:
July 3, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
At 1022 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near South Haven to near Coloma. Movement was
northeast 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...
Allegan... South Haven... Paw Paw...
Otsego... Plainwell... Hartford...
Mattawan... Lawton... Bangor...
Decatur... Van Buren SP... Lake Michigan Beach...
Alamo... Pine Grove... Covert...
Keeler... Lawrence... Gobles...
Hopkins... Bloomingdale...
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.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Allegan; Van Buren; Kalamazoo
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender: