Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Grand Traverse and Wexford Counties in Michigan
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NOAA issued it on April 15, 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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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for southeastern Grand Traverse and northern Wexford Counties in Michigan until 11:00 PM EDT, featuring 60 mph wind gusts and nickel-sized hail.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Michigan
- Issued
- April 15, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Gaylord MI
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northern Michigan.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning in Michigan
Alert Details
The alert is a Severe Thunderstorm Warning, issued by NWS Gaylord MI. It is effective from 10:33 PM EDT until 11:00 PM EDT.
Affected Areas
The warning affects southeastern Grand Traverse County and northern Wexford County in northern Michigan, including areas near Sherman, Mesick, and Harrietta.
What You Should Do
Remain alert for a possible tornado and go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure. Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Avoid driving through flooded roadways due to torrential rainfall.
Expected Conditions
Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail, which could damage roofs, siding, and trees. Torrential rainfall is occurring and may lead to flash flooding.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 10:33 PM EDT and expires at 11:00 PM EDT on April 14, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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