National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the southern Plains to the Midwest; Critical Fire Weather Conditions for the southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest this afternoon into tonight. Severe storm hazards may include very large hail, severe wind gusts, and tornadoes. Additionally, storms could produce heavy rain that may lead to flash flooding. In the southern High Plains, strong winds and low relative humidity will create Critical fire weather conditions today. Read More >

June 10, 2020 Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain

A large tree was blown down by winds in Sand Lake, MI. Roof damage was also done to the house. Photo courtesy of Pam Prins.

Severe weather, mostly in the form of damaging winds, became widespread across Western and Central Lower Michigan during the late morning and afternoon of June 10, 2020. The storms left more than 300,000 people without power Statewide. In Western and Central Michigan, some of the hardest hit areas were in Ottawa, Calhoun, Clinton, and Gratiot Counties. A 73 mph wind gust was recorded in Holland and a 75 mph wind gust was recorded in Grandville. Numerous trees were reported down in Grandville near Rivertown Crossings, and 2 semi-trucks were overturned by strong winds on U.S. 127 in Gratiot County.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

nws logo

Media use of NWS Web News Stories is encouraged!
Please acknowledge the NWS as the source of any news information accessed from this site.

nws logo

Page Last Updated: May 5th, 2020