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Grand Rapids, MI
Weather Forecast Office
Overview
A weather system located over central Canada spurned a frontal boundary that crossed Lake Michigan and caused strong thunderstorms Early morning September 21st, 2022. These storms caused gusty winds and severe hail.
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Hail Photos
As the storms intensifyed early the morning of the 21st, large hail occurred across central Michigan.
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| Grant, MI Courtsey Becky Howard | Hail North of Clare and West of Gladwin Courtesy Angela Marie Issac |
Large Hail in Grand and Sand Lake, MI Courtesy of Tabitha Derby |
Radar
KGRR Reflectivity from 21st September, 2022 from 730AM to 9 AM
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
National Weather Service
Grand Rapids, MI
4899 Tim Dougherty Drive SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512-4034
616-949-0643
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