Special Weather Statement for Midland; Bay; Saginaw
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What is happening
At 117 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Midland, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible....
What the bulletin says to do
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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Bulletin details
At 117 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Midland, moving east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Saginaw, Midland, Bay City, Auburn, Freeland, Kawkawlin, Essexville, Zilwaukee, Munger, Linwood, Carrollton, Arthur, Poseyville, Willard, Indiantown, Laporte, Bay City State Recreation Area, Hemlock, Shields, and Buena Vista Township. People attending Midland County Fair should seek safe shelter immediately!
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Special Weather Statement issued August 22 at 1:17PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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