Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Berrien and Cass Counties in Southwestern Michigan
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Berrien and Western Cass Counties until 7:00 PM EST, with 60 mph wind gusts expected.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of southwestern Michigan. The alert is effective immediately and remains in place until 7:00 PM EST.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- Berrien County
- Western Cass County
Specific locations impacted include Niles, Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, Dowagiac, Buchanan, Fair Plain, Benton Heights, Bridgman, Berrien Springs, Cassopolis, Watervliet, Three Oaks, Coloma, Stevensville, Shorewood-Tower Hill, Paw Paw Lake, Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert, Lake Michigan Beach, Bertrand, and Pokagon.
This warning also affects travel on Interstate 196 between mile markers 0 and 7, and Interstate 94 in Michigan between mile markers 8 and 42.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area should seek shelter immediately. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service office in Northern Indiana.
Expected Conditions
At 6:23 PM EST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Berrien Springs, or 7 miles north of Buchanan, moving northeast at 45 mph.
- Hazard: 60 mph wind gusts.
- Source: Radar indicated.
- Impact: Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The warning was issued at 6:23 PM EST on March 6, 2026, and is currently scheduled to expire at 7:00 PM EST.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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