WWUS83 KGRR 051951

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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI

351 PM EDT Wed Aug 5 2026

 

MIZ040-052045-

Clare MI-

351 PM EDT Wed Aug 5 2026



...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northern Clare

County through 445 PM EDT...



At 351 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6

miles west of Harrison, or 17 miles northwest of Clare, moving east

at 45 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.



Locations impacted include...

Harrison...            Elbow Lake...          Temple...

Cranberry Lake...      Arnold Lake...         Long Lake...

Lily Lake...           Dodge and Townline...  Leota...



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 



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.



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LAT...LON 4416 8461 4405 8461 4396 8499 4409 8509

      4411 8509 4416 8496

TIME...MOT...LOC 1951Z 247DEG 40KT 4405 8492 



MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN

MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH



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JC