Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 16 at 2:19PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 16, 2026 - 11:19am
Expires:
June 16, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
At 219 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Metamora, or near Oxford, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Metamora around 225 PM EDT.
Imlay City and Lum around 240 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Goodland Township,
Lakeville, Attica, Leonard, Lake Orion, Kings Mill, and Thornville.
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.
Area Description:
Lapeer; Oakland
Forcast Office:
NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov