Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southern Calhoun County, MI

Weather Alerts high NOAA · · South Central Michigan

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southern Calhoun County until 5:15 PM EST, citing threats of quarter-size hail and 50 MPH wind gusts.

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southern Calhoun County in south central Michigan. The alert was issued at 4:22 PM EST following radar-indicated storm activity in the region.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts southern Calhoun County. Locations listed in the path of the storm include:

  • Albion
  • Homer
  • Union City
  • Burlington
  • Athens
  • Tekonsha
  • Pine Creek

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected area are advised to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building for protection. Additionally, remain alert for a possible tornado, as tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado, go at once to the basement or a small central room in a sturdy structure.

Expected Conditions

At 4:22 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Union City, or 14 miles south of Battle Creek, moving east at 40 mph.

  • Hazards: Quarter size hail and wind gusts up to 50 MPH.
  • Source: Radar indicated.
  • Impact: Damage to vehicles is expected due to the hail size.

Timeline

The warning is effective immediately as of 4:22 PM EST and is scheduled to expire at 5:15 PM EST on March 6, 2026.

Source: NOAA Official Notice