Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 5:39PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 2:39pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 539 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Saranac, or near Ionia, moving northeast at 30 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...
Ionia... Alma... Ithaca...
St. Louis... Belding... Breckenridge...
Saranac... Carson City... Eureka...
Wheeler... Orleans... Crystal...
Sumner... Fowler... North Star...
Lyons... Maple Rapids... Muir...
Ashley... Pewamo...
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.
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:
Montcalm; Gratiot; Ionia; Clinton
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender: