Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Ingham County, Michigan

Source: NOAA · South Central Michigan

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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 Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Ingham County until 6:00 PM EST, citing radar-indicated quarter-size hail and 50 MPH wind gusts.

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Record type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Affected area
South Central Michigan
Issued
April 6, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Grand Rapids 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 South Central 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.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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What is this NWS weather alert about?
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Ingham County until 6:00 PM EST, citing radar-indicated quarter-size hail and 50 MPH wind gusts.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects South Central Michigan. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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