Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 12:16AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 3, 2026 - 9:16pm
Expires:
July 3, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description:
At 1216 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Paw Paw, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
South Haven... Paw Paw... Hartford...
Mattawan... Lawton... Bangor...
Decatur... Van Buren SP... Lake Michigan Beach...
Pine Grove... Covert... Keeler...
Lawrence... Gobles... Bloomingdale...
Breedsville... Glendale... Grand Junction...
Kendall... South Haven Area Reg...
Instruction:
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.
This storm 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:
Van Buren; Kalamazoo
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender: