Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 7:52PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 4:52pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 752 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Jackson, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny 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...
Jackson... Leslie... Stockbridge...
Brooklyn... Grass Lake... Vandercook Lake...
Leoni... Spring Arbor... Napoleon...
Sandstone... Norvell... Bunker Hill...
Horton... Pleasant Lake... Liberty...
Vineyard Lake... Clark Lake... Lake Columbia...
Rives Junction... Michigan Center...
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.
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:
Ingham; Jackson
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender: