Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Jackson County, Michigan Until 6:15 PM EST

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Jackson County in south central Michigan. The alert was issued at 5:10 PM EST and remains in effect until 6:15 PM EST.

Affected Areas

The warning covers Jackson County. Specific locations expected to be impacted include:

• Jackson
• Grass Lake
• Vandercook Lake
• Leoni
• Spring Arbor
• Napoleon
• Sandstone
• Norvell
• Concord
• Horton
• Parma
• Jackson County Airport
• Oak Point
• Pleasant Lake
• Michigan Center
• Munith

What You Should Do

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

Expected Conditions

At 5:10 PM EST, radar indicated a severe thunderstorm located near Albion, moving east at 40 mph. The primary hazard is quarter-size hail (1.00 inch), which is expected to cause damage to vehicles. Wind gusts of up to 50 MPH are also possible. The National Weather Service notes that tornado development is possible with this system.

Timeline

• Issued: March 6, 2026, at 5:10 PM EST
• Expiration: March 6, 2026, at 6:15 PM EST