Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Calhoun and Jackson Counties, MI

Source: NOAA · South Central Michigan

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NWS Grand Rapids has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southeastern Calhoun County and southwestern Jackson County until 3:45 PM EDT.

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Record type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Affected area
South Central Michigan
Issued
September 3, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Grand Rapids MI

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Alert Details

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids MI. The alert is effective from September 3, 2026 at 3:16 PM EDT until September 3, 2026 at 3:45 PM EDT.

Affected Areas

The warning covers southeastern Calhoun County and southwestern Jackson County in south central Michigan. Locations impacted include Spring Arbor, Pulaski, Concord, Horton, and Hanover.

What You Should Do

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

Expected Conditions

At 3:16 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Litchfield, or 11 miles south of Albion, moving east at 20 mph. Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

Timeline

The alert is in effect until 3:45 PM EDT on September 3, 2026.

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NWS Grand Rapids has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southeastern Calhoun County and southwestern Jackson County until 3:45 PM EDT.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
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