Michigan Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/16/2026 15:36

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 16 at 6:36PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 16, 2026 - 3:36pm
Expires: 
June 16, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description: 
At 636 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Unionville, or near Akron, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Unionville around 640 PM EDT. Sebewaing around 645 PM EDT. Owendale around 650 PM EDT. Pigeon around 700 PM EDT. Elkton around 705 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this storm include Pinnebog, Filion, Colling, Colwood, Wisner, Bay Port, and Bach.
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: 
Huron; Tuscola
Forcast Office: 
NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov