Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Grand Rapids, MI
Issued by NWS Grand Rapids, MI
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160 WWUS83 KGRR 201605 SPSGRR Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 1205 PM EDT Fri Sep 20 2024 MIZ064-071-201700- Allegan MI-Van Buren MI- 1205 PM EDT Fri Sep 20 2024 ...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Van Buren and Allegan Counties through 100 PM EDT ... At 1204 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near South Haven, moving east at 55 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea 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... Allegan... South Haven... Paw Paw... Otsego... Plainwell... Hartford... Mattawan... Lawton... Bangor... Decatur... Fennville... Saugatuck... Martin... Van Buren SP... Lake Michigan Beach... Pine Grove... Covert... Ganges... Keeler... Douglas... PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. 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. This storm 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. && LAT...LON 4207 8622 4224 8622 4224 8637 4235 8630 4246 8625 4266 8622 4266 8554 4242 8554 4242 8576 4207 8576 TIME...MOT...LOC 1604Z 262DEG 49KT 4243 8631 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH $$ JC