Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southern Calhoun County, MI

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.