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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
200 PM EDT Tue Apr 7 2020

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200 PM EDT Tue Apr 7 2020

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southwest Lower
Michigan.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

Severe thunderstorms are possible late this afternoon and especially
this evening. The most likely time for storms is between 400pm and
Midnight. Thunderstorms will increase in coverage and intensity
between 400pm and 800pm, continuing after dark. Thunderstorms and
severe weather are possible across the entire area, but the highest
likelihood for severe weather is from near the I-96 corridor and
points to the south. The strongest of storms this afternoon and
evening will be capable of tornadoes, damaging winds to 70 mph,
large hail to around golf ball size, locally heavy rain and frequent
cloud to ground lightning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

A strong cold front moves through the area early Thursday morning.
This will bring a period of gusty winds that may result in some
downed trees, branches and power lines Thursday into Thursday night.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Severe weather reports would be appreciated this evening.

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Holland to Grand Haven MI-Grand Haven to Whitehall MI-
Whitehall to Pentwater MI-Pentwater to Manistee MI-
200 PM EDT Tue Apr 7 2020

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southwest Lower
Michigan.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

Thunderstorms are expected over Lake Michigan beginning as early as
mid afternoon and continuing into the evening hours. Severe weather
is possible with large hail to around golf ball size, damaging winds
to 70 mph, waterspouts and frequent cloud to water lightning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

A strong cold front will bring gale force winds and large waves to
Lake Michigan Thursday into Friday. Minor lakeshore flooding and
erosion is expected Thursday into Friday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Severe weather reports would be appreciated this evening.

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