
Two storm systems will track through the central and eastern U.S. today through this weekend with areas of gusty winds, rain and heavy snow. Severe thunderstorms and heavy to excessive rainfall is forecast today from the Lower Mississippi River Valley to the Tennessee Valley. Damaging winds, a few tornadoes, and areas of flooding are possible. Read More >
Grand Rapids, MI
Weather Forecast Office
Overview
Sunshine is expected for much of the weekend with temperatures a little above normal.
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A complex of thunderstorms developed over Wisconsin late Wednesday, June 15th. The storms traveled eastward over Lake Michigan, slamming into the western coastline of Lower Michigan. Hardest hit locations were centered near and south of Muskegon, Michigan, where various wind damage reports originated. Further to the south, areas around South Haven received hail around 1 inch in diameter. Updated information will continue to be made available through this afternoon.

A line of strong thunderstorms passed over Lake Michigan. Upon landfall, wind gusts over 60 mph downed trees and power lines. Hoffmaster State Park reported several trees down within the state park. Power outages were common through the Muskegon and Norton Shores area.

Storm echo tops (storm heights) reached above 50,000 feet! Hail indications for severe hail were high (90-100%) as the storm traveled from South Haven through Breedsville.
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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
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