Special Weather Statement for Leelanau; Benzie; Grand Traverse +2 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Benzie, Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Manistee, Wexford
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- Moderate
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- Observed
What is happening
At 720 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles west of Empire to 7 miles west of Pierport to 11 miles west of Ludington SP. Movement was east at 50 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs...
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Full official description
Bulletin details
At 720 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles west of Empire to 7 miles west of Pierport to 11 miles west of Ludington SP. Movement was east at 50 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Manistee, Frankfort, Thompsonville, Empire, Beulah, Arcadia, Bingham, Eastlake, Benzonia, Kaleva, Cedar, Onekama, Elberta, Honor, Bear Lake, Lake Ann, Copemish, Dublin, Karlin, and Brethren.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Special Weather Statement issued September 2 at 7:20AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Official revision
Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Gaylord MI. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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