Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Shiawassee County, Michigan Until 8:30 PM
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Shiawassee County as a storm capable of producing quarter-size hail and 50 MPH winds moves through southeastern Michigan.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Shiawassee County in southeastern Michigan. The alert was issued at 7:29 PM EST and remains in effect until 8:30 PM EST.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Shiawassee County. Locations in the path of the storm include:
- 7:35 PM EST: Perry, Laingsburg, and Morrice
- 7:45 PM EST: Owosso, Corunna, and Bancroft
- 7:50 PM EST: Durand
- 8:00 PM EST: Lennon
- 8:10 PM EST: New Lothrop
Other impacted areas include Juddville, Bennington, Shaftsburg, and Vernon.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should stay away from windows and remain indoors until the storm has passed. If you are in a vehicle, seek sturdy shelter immediately to avoid potential damage from hail.
Expected Conditions
- Hazards: Quarter-size hail and wind gusts up to 50 MPH.
- Source: Radar indicated.
- Impact: Damage to vehicles is expected due to the size of the hail.
- Movement: At 7:27 PM EST, the severe thunderstorm was located near East Lansing, or approximately 7 miles south of Laingsburg, moving northeast at 35 mph.
Timeline
- Issued: March 6, 2026, at 7:29 PM EST
- Effective: Immediately
- Expires: March 6, 2026, at 8:30 PM EST
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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