Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 16 at 5:03PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 16, 2026 - 2:03pm
Expires:
June 16, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 502 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Mecosta to 5 miles east of Edmore. A
second storm was located 3 miles west of Mount Pleasant. Movement
was northeast at 15 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...
Mount Pleasant... Clare... Shepherd...
Rosebush... Lake Isabella... Brinton...
Loomis... Blanchard... Delwin...
Beal City... Winn... Mount Pleasant Munic...
Weidman...
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for
central Michigan.
Area Description:
Isabella
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov