Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 18 at 2:30PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 18, 2026 - 11:30am
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
At 230 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
East Lake, or 16 miles northwest of St. Ignace, moving east at 25
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
East Lake.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Eastern Mackinac
Forcast Office:
NWS Gaylord MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov