High Wind Warning Issued for Central and Southwest Michigan with 60 MPH Gusts Expected
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for central and southwest Michigan, effective Friday, as damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph threaten to cause widespread power outages.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Central and Southwest Michigan
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Grand Rapids MI
Wind notices are issued against local thresholds and a defined time window. Confirm both in the original notice before making a current-condition decision.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central and Southwest Michigan.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a High Wind Warning for portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Michigan. The alert was issued by NWS Grand Rapids MI and indicates a high likelihood of damaging wind conditions.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts a wide geographic area across Michigan, including the following counties:
- Mason, Oceana, Newaygo, Mecosta, and Isabella
- Muskegon, Montcalm, Gratiot, Ottawa, and Kent
- Ionia, Clinton, Allegan, Barry, and Eaton
- Ingham, Van Buren, Kalamazoo, Calhoun, and Jackson
Expected Conditions
Southwest winds are forecast to reach sustained speeds of 25 to 35 mph. Peak wind gusts are expected to reach up to 60 mph. According to the National Weather Service, these damaging winds are likely to blow down trees and power lines, and widespread power outages are anticipated. Travel will be difficult, particularly for those operating high-profile vehicles.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is in effect from 2:00 AM to 8:00 PM EDT on Friday, March 13.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to remain in the lower levels of their homes during the windstorm and stay away from windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. If you must drive, use extreme caution and be prepared for difficult steering conditions, especially in high-profile vehicles.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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