Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 16 at 6:08PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 16, 2026 - 3:08pm
Expires:
June 16, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 608 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Birmingham, or near Troy, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 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...
Troy, Pontiac, Royal Oak, and Birmingham around 615 PM EDT.
Sterling Heights around 620 PM EDT.
Rochester around 625 PM EDT.
Macomb Township around 645 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Rochester Hills,
Franklin, Shelby Township, Clawson, Berkley, Ray Center, Utica,
Washington, Lathrup Village, and Bingham Farms.
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:
Oakland; Macomb
Forcast Office:
NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov