WEST MICHIGAN — Thunderstorms were expected Monday night in West Michigan, with the possibility of some of them being severe.
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10:37 p.m.
Partly Cloudy tonight with lows in the 60s and some scattered Perseid meteors.
— NWS Grand Rapids (@NWSGrandRapids) August 11, 2020
9:40 p.m.
940 pm August 10th update. The severe thunderstorm watch has been cancelled for the Lansing and Jackson areas.. No severe weather is expected overnight. #wmiwx #miwx
— NWS Grand Rapids (@NWSGrandRapids) August 11, 2020
9:06 p.m.
Showers and storms will continue across Lower Michigan. Heavy rain will be most likely from Big Rapids to Gladwin, with isolated wind gusts to 60 mph from Alma to Lansing and Jackson through 10 pm. Rain will end from Muskegon to Kalamazoo by 10 pm. pic.twitter.com/Z3LqPDMvor
— NWS Grand Rapids (@NWSGrandRapids) August 11, 2020
7:56 p.m.
Showers and thunderstorms will continue to spread across Lower Michigan this evening. Winds of 40 to 50 mph, frequent lightning and heavy rain will be possible with most of the storms, although stronger storms may produce winds around 60 mph. #wmiwx #miwx pic.twitter.com/FZBoxcVlDL
— NWS Grand Rapids (@NWSGrandRapids) August 10, 2020
7:25 p.m.
7:14 p.m.
7 PM August 10 radar update: The derecho has slowed down a bit and weakened. Winds are now in the 40 to 50 mph range. Scattered power outages are still possible. Heavy downpours and deadly lightning can also be expected. #wmix #miwx pic.twitter.com/RCmsTZgtRO
— NWS Grand Rapids (@NWSGrandRapids) August 10, 2020
6:51 p.m.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Kalamazoo MI, Portage MI, Westwood MI until 7:45 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/KnzPoMZfq3
— NWS Grand Rapids (@NWSGrandRapids) August 10, 2020
6:15 p.m.
Residents in these counties should prepare for strong winds through 9 p.m.: Muskegon, Kent, Montcalm, Ionia, Ottawa, Allegan, Barry, Van Buren, Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Berrien, Cass, St. Joseph and Branch counties.
6:10 p.m.
6 PM radar update. Line of storms with damaging wind gusts, heavy rain and deadly lightning will be hitting west Michigan this evening. Arrival time in Grand Rapids about 7 pm. #wmiwx #miwx pic.twitter.com/ezOda8Yg0g
— NWS Grand Rapids (@NWSGrandRapids) August 10, 2020
5:45 p.m.
The National Weather Service is warning beachgoers to leave the water as lightning as been spotted in the area.
545 PM update: Now would be a great time to LEAVE the beach and especially get off the piers, as lightning, high winds and the potential for a meteotsunami is rapidly approaching from Grand Haven to South Haven! #miwx #wmiwx pic.twitter.com/TrSFj5z30F
— NWS Grand Rapids (@NWSGrandRapids) August 10, 2020
5:15 p.m.
5 PM radar update. Line of storms with 60 mph wind gusts, heavy rain and deadly lightning now crossing Lake Michigan and will be from Grand Haven to South Haven between 615 and 630 PM. #wmiwx #miwx pic.twitter.com/Yr6qQesMj2
— NWS Grand Rapids (@NWSGrandRapids) August 10, 2020
4:25 p.m.
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Indiana, Michigan and Ohio until 12 AM EDT pic.twitter.com/n4uGIpeAyd
— NWS Grand Rapids (@NWSGrandRapids) August 10, 2020
4:22 p.m.
Special Marine Warning including the Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid lake, Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake and Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake until 7:15 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/ZzKfJs2p2q
— NWS Grand Rapids (@NWSGrandRapids) August 10, 2020
4:06 p.m.
HEAD'S UP LAKESHORE SOUTH OF HOLLAND! Storms approaching could produce a dangerous rise in water levels as they reach shore, swamping piers and beaches, flooding buildings and land near the lake. Get off the water and away from the beach. https://t.co/ptYWXIyvUI #miwx #wmiwx pic.twitter.com/2GhatZbrP0
— NWS Grand Rapids (@NWSGrandRapids) August 10, 2020
2:47 p.m.
LOTS of downed trees, power outages, some building damage (roofs) in IA and WI so far. Many measured wind gusts in the 70-100 mph range, which is equivalent to a weak tornado. No guarantee these storms will do the same thing in SW Mich, we need to stay vigilant. #wmiwx #miwx pic.twitter.com/QvS4zDp7HI
— NWS Grand Rapids (@NWSGrandRapids) August 10, 2020
12:59 p.m.
UPDATE! Threat for severe weather has increased today over W Michigan. Wind damage to trees, power lines, even structures main threat in addition to localized flooding. SW corner of State under greatest risk. Know where to seek shelter. Have ways to receive warnings. #miwx #wmiwx pic.twitter.com/zOOIUDrM9K
— NWS Grand Rapids (@NWSGrandRapids) August 10, 2020
