Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Calhoun County, Michigan
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Calhoun County until 1:15 AM EDT, citing 60 mph wind gusts and the potential for tornado development.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids MI has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Calhoun County in south central Michigan. The alert is effective immediately following radar-indicated storm activity in the region.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Calhoun County. Specific locations expected to be impacted include:
- Battle Creek
- Marshall
- Burlington
- Brownlee Park
- Athens
- Pine Creek
- Ceresco
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents must 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 12:39 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Climax, or 9 miles southwest of Battle Creek, moving northeast at 60 mph.
- Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected.
- Hail: Hail size is estimated up to 0.75 inches.
- Hazards: Radar indicates potential for damage to roofs, siding, and trees. The NWS also notes that a tornado is possible.
Timeline
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective from 12:39 AM EDT on March 11, 2026, and is currently scheduled to expire at 1:15 AM EDT.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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