Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Ingham County, Michigan

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Ingham County in south central Michigan. The alert was issued following radar indications of a severe weather system moving through the region.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts Ingham County. Locations expected to be affected include:

• Mason
• Williamston
• Leslie
• Stockbridge
• Aurelius
• Onondaga
• Bunker Hill
• Webberville
• Dansville
• Eden
• Fitchburg
• Bell Oak
• Holt
• Okemos

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents in the path of this storm should seek shelter immediately to avoid potential injury and protect themselves from falling hail.

Expected Conditions

As of 5:19 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Mason, moving east at 55 mph. The primary hazard identified is quarter-size hail (1.00 inch). Wind gusts are expected to reach up to 50 MPH. According to the National Weather Service, damage to vehicles is expected due to the size of the hail.

Timeline

The warning is effective immediately as of 5:19 PM EST on February 18, 2026. The alert is scheduled to expire at 6:00 PM EST.