Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
532 PM EDT Sun May 17 2026
MIC017-172200-
/O.CON.KDTX.SV.W.0026.000000T0000Z-260517T2200Z/
Bay MI-
532 PM EDT Sun May 17 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM EDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN BAY COUNTY...
At 532 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Essexville, or
near Bay City, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southeastern Bay County, including the following locations... Bay
City State Recreation Area.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 4360 8366 4359 8367 4359 8369 4360 8370
4358 8370 4352 8385 4352 8399 4354 8400
4361 8402 4369 8387
TIME...MOT...LOC 2132Z 232DEG 28KT 4363 8383
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
MIC017-111-145-172200-
/O.NEW.KDTX.SV.W.0025.260517T2056Z-260517T2200Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
456 PM EDT Sun May 17 2026
The National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Bay County in southeastern Michigan...
Northwestern Saginaw County in southeastern Michigan...
Southeastern Midland County in southeastern Michigan...
* Until 600 PM EDT.
* At 456 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Freeland,
moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* This severe thunderstorm will be near...
Midland, Auburn, and Freeland around 500 PM EDT.
Bay City and Kawkawlin around 510 PM EDT.
Essexville and Linwood around 515 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include Laporte,
Crump, Gordonville, Poseyville, Willard, and Bay City State
Recreation Area.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 4356 8442 4391 8394 4391 8391 4392 8390
4392 8387 4374 8391 4369 8388 4361 8367
4341 8419
TIME...MOT...LOC 2056Z 222DEG 28KT 4351 8416
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
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Severe Weather Statement
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
532 PM EDT Sun May 17 2026
MIC017-172200-
/O.CON.KDTX.SV.W.0026.000000T0000Z-260517T2200Z/
Bay MI-
532 PM EDT Sun May 17 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM EDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN BAY COUNTY...
At 532 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Essexville, or
near Bay City, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southeastern Bay County, including the following locations... Bay
City State Recreation Area.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 4360 8366 4359 8367 4359 8369 4360 8370
4358 8370 4352 8385 4352 8399 4354 8400
4361 8402 4369 8387
TIME...MOT...LOC 2132Z 232DEG 28KT 4363 8383
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
DRK
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
522 PM EDT Sun May 17 2026
MIC017-145-172200-
/O.CON.KDTX.SV.W.0026.000000T0000Z-260517T2200Z/
Bay MI-Saginaw MI-
522 PM EDT Sun May 17 2026
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 600 PM EDT
FOR SOUTHERN BAY AND NORTH CENTRAL SAGINAW COUNTIES...
At 521 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Bay City,
moving northeast at 30 mph.
THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM FOR BAY CITY and ESSEXVILLE.
HAZARD...Baseball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be severely injured.
Expect shattered windows, extensive damage to roofs,
siding, and vehicles.
This severe storm will be near...
Bay City, Kawkawlin, and Essexville around 525 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include Bay City
State Recreation Area.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
&&
LAT...LON 4374 8391 4369 8387 4361 8368 4360 8366
4359 8367 4359 8369 4360 8370 4358 8370
4344 8405 4349 8409 4358 8413
TIME...MOT...LOC 2121Z 234DEG 26KT 4358 8392
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...DESTRUCTIVE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
$$
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Special Marine Warning
Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
534 PM EDT Sun May 17 2026
LHZ422-172230-
/O.CON.KDTX.MA.W.0022.000000T0000Z-260517T2230Z/
534 PM EDT Sun May 17 2026
...A SPECIAL MARINE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM EDT...
For the following areas...
Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI...
At 534 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over The Mouth Of
The Saginaw River, moving northeast at 30 knots.
HAZARD...Wind gusts to nearly 50 knots and large hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and
suddenly higher waves. Large hail could result in
structural damage.
The severe thunderstorm will be near...
Sebewaing around 600 PM EDT.
Bay Port around 610 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by the severe thunderstorm include Bay Port.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.
&&
LAT...LON 4371 8396 4380 8395 4398 8366 4388 8344
4388 8342 4387 8342 4385 8339 4386 8336
4384 8333 4369 8346 4367 8354 4355 8367
4365 8394 4367 8395
TIME...MOT...LOC 2134Z 229DEG 32KT 4363 8379
HAIL...>.75IN
WIND...49KTS
$$
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Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
309 PM EDT Sun May 17 2026
LCZ460-180830-
/O.NEW.KDTX.SC.Y.0031.260518T1400Z-260519T0200Z/
Lake St Clair-
309 PM EDT Sun May 17 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM EDT
MONDAY...
* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 20 knots from the south
with gusts up to 27 knots. The largest significant waves will
be 3 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 4 feet.
* WHERE...Lake St Clair.
* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 3 PM EDT Monday
with the largest waves expected around 3 PM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
309 PM EDT Sun May 17 2026
LHZ421-422-441>443-180830-
/O.NEW.KDTX.SC.Y.0031.260518T1400Z-260519T0200Z/
Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner
Saginaw Bay-Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI-
Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-
Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
309 PM EDT Sun May 17 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM EDT
MONDAY...
* WHAT...Expect sustained winds up to 22 knots from the
southwest with gusts up to 28 knots. The largest significant
waves will be 4 feet with a potential maximum wave height of 5
feet.
* WHERE...Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to
Inner Saginaw Bay, Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to
Bay Port MI, Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI, Harbor Beach to
Port Sanilac MI and Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI.
* WHEN...The maximum winds are expected around 2 PM EDT Monday
with the largest waves expected around 2 PM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
536 PM EDT Sun May 17 2026
MIZ049-055-172200-
Huron MI-Sanilac MI-
536 PM EDT Sun May 17 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN SANILAC AND
SOUTHEASTERN HURON COUNTIES THROUGH 600 PM EDT...
At 536 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Cass City, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Ubly around 545 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Tyre, Ruth, Redman,
Parisville, Helena, Ivanhoe, Rapson, Verona, and New Greenleaf.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 4376 8261 4356 8306 4361 8312 4367 8312
4367 8320 4369 8322 4397 8285
TIME...MOT...LOC 2136Z 240DEG 21KT 4367 8308
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
$$
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
535 PM EDT Sun May 17 2026
MIZ048-049-054-172200-
Bay MI-Huron MI-Tuscola MI-
535 PM EDT Sun May 17 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN TUSCOLA...
SOUTHEASTERN BAY AND SOUTHWESTERN HURON COUNTIES THROUGH 600 PM
EDT...
At 535 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Quanicassee, or 7 miles east of Bay City, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Quanicassee around 540 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Wisner, Bay Park, and
Bach.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 4369 8328 4348 8373 4362 8389 4366 8380
4362 8368 4374 8352 4379 8348 4382 8349
4382 8348
TIME...MOT...LOC 2135Z 230DEG 26KT 4360 8374
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
$$
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Marine Weather Statement
Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
534 PM EDT Sun May 17 2026
LHZ422-172230-
/O.CON.KDTX.MA.W.0022.000000T0000Z-260517T2230Z/
534 PM EDT Sun May 17 2026
...A SPECIAL MARINE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM EDT...
For the following areas...
Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI...
At 534 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over The Mouth Of
The Saginaw River, moving northeast at 30 knots.
HAZARD...Wind gusts to nearly 50 knots and large hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and
suddenly higher waves. Large hail could result in
structural damage.
The severe thunderstorm will be near...
Sebewaing around 600 PM EDT.
Bay Port around 610 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by the severe thunderstorm include Bay Port.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.
&&
LAT...LON 4371 8396 4380 8395 4398 8366 4388 8344
4388 8342 4387 8342 4385 8339 4386 8336
4384 8333 4369 8346 4367 8354 4355 8367
4365 8394 4367 8395
TIME...MOT...LOC 2134Z 229DEG 32KT 4363 8379
HAIL...>.75IN
WIND...49KTS
$$
DRK
Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
430 PM EDT Sun May 17 2026
LHZ441-442-462-463-172200-
430 PM EDT Sun May 17 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM APPROACHING THE WATERS...
The areas affected include...
Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI...
Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac 5NM Off Shore to
US/Canadian border...
Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach 5NM Off Shore to the
US/Canadian border...
Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI...
At 429 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable
of producing winds up to 30 knots and small hail. This thunderstorm
was located 17 nm northwest of Port Sanilac, moving northeast at 25
knots.
The strong thunderstorm will be near...
White Rock around 455 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by the strong thunderstorm include White
Rock and Richmondville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners can expect gusty winds up to 30 knots, locally higher waves,
and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately
until this storm passes.
&&
LAT...LON 4351 8261 4377 8265 4385 8271 4402 8222
4361 8213
$$
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
249 PM EDT Sun May 17 2026
LEZ142-143-162-163-181900-
Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
Detroit River Lt. to Maumee Bay OH to Reno Beach OH beyond 5NM
offshoreline to US-Canadian border-
Reno Beach to The Islands OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
249 PM EDT Sun May 17 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Lake Erie.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.
Thunderstorms may move across western Lake Erie late Monday afternoon
or evening, with a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe weather
in the form of damaging winds. More widespread thunderstorms are
possible Tuesday afternoon and evening, with a Slight Risk (Level 2
of 5) for severe weather in the form of damaging winds.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
249 PM EDT Sun May 17 2026
LEZ061-144>149-164>169-181900-
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-The Islands to Vermilion OH-
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-
Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
The Islands to Vermilion OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Vermilion to Avon Point OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Avon Point to Willowick OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-Willowick to Geneva-on-the-
Lake OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border-Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-Canadian border-
Conneaut OH to Ripley NY beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
249 PM EDT Sun May 17 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Lake Erie.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.
More widespread thunderstorms are possible Tuesday afternoon and
evening, with a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe weather in the
form of damaging winds.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
249 PM EDT Sun May 17 2026
OHZ003-006>008-017-018-027-181900-
Lucas-Wood-Ottawa-Sandusky-Hancock-Seneca-Wyandot-
249 PM EDT Sun May 17 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Ohio.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.
Thunderstorms may push into Northwest Ohio late Monday afternoon or
evening. There is a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) for severe weather
across Northwest Ohio on Monday and a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for
Lucas County.
More widespread thunderstorms are possible Tuesday afternoon and
evening. There is a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe weather
across Northwest and North Central Ohio.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
249 PM EDT Sun May 17 2026
OHZ009>014-019>023-028>033-036>038-047-089-PAZ001>003-181900-
Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-Lake-Geauga-Ashtabula Inland-Huron-Medina-
Summit-Portage-Trumbull-Crawford-Richland-Ashland-Wayne-Stark-
Mahoning-Marion-Morrow-Holmes-Knox-Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-
Southern Erie-
249 PM EDT Sun May 17 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central Ohio, northeast
Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.
More widespread thunderstorms are possible Tuesday afternoon and
evening. There is a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe weather
northwest of an Ashtabula to Mansfield to Mt Gilead line, with a
Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) farther southeast.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
244 PM EDT Sun May 17 2026
MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-086>088-095>099-182200-
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-
Alpena-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-
Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-
Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix-
244 PM EDT Sun May 17 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for Eastern Upper Michigan and
Northern Lower Michigan.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Scattered thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and tonight.
While most of these storms will remain sub-severe, a few storms
capable of producing marginally severe size hail and gusty winds
are possible. There is a very small chance for tornadoes as well
later this afternoon and early evening, especially along and south
of M-55.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.
Thunderstorms will be possible at times through Tuesday. A few of
these storms may reach severe limits.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotters are encouraged to report any significant weather and
rainfall amounts to the National Weather Service. Reports may be
made one of three ways:
Online: weather.gov/gaylord
Facebook: facebook.com/nwsgaylord
Twitter: twitter.com/nwsgaylord
For more information visit http://weather.gov/gaylord.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
947 AM EDT Sun May 17 2026
LCZ460-LEZ444-LHZ361>363-421-422-441>443-462>464-181400-
Lake St Clair-
Michigan Waters of Lake Erie from Detroit River to North Cape MI-
Lake Huron from 5NM east of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Lt
beyond 5 NM off shore-
Lake Huron from Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Point MI beyond 5NM
off shore-
Lake Huron from Sturgeon Point to Alabaster MI beyond 5NM off shore-
Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw
Bay-Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI-
Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI-Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI-
Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI-
Lake Huron from Port Austin to Harbor Beach beyond 5NM Off Shore-
Lake Huron from Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac beyond 5NM Off Shore-
Lake Huron from Port Sanilac to Port Huron beyond 5NM Off Shore-
947 AM EDT Sun May 17 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of Lake Erie, Lake
Huron and Lake St Clair.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Scattered thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening. The
strongest storms are expected across Saginaw Bay and locations north
of Port Sanilac in Lake Huron. Wind gusts to 50 knots and hail to one
inch in diameter will be the main severe weather hazards.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday
The risk for severe weather exists again Monday and Tuesday mainly
during the afternoon and evening hours, with strong winds, large
hail and heavy rainfall possible.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Dispatchers...Please notify your emergency managers immediately.
Spotter activation may be needed late this afternoon and evening.
$$
You can obtain your latest National Weather Service forecasts online
at www.weather.gov/detroit.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
947 AM EDT Sun May 17 2026
MIZ047>049-053>055-060>062-181400-
Midland-Bay-Huron-Saginaw-Tuscola-Sanilac-Shiawassee-Genesee-Lapeer-
947 AM EDT Sun May 17 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for southeast Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and
evening, mainly between 4 PM and 9 PM. The strongest storms will be
capable of producing wind gusts to 65 MPH, hail to one inch in
diameter and isolated tornadoes. Thunderstorm moving will be west to
east at 45 MPH.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday
The risk for severe weather exists again Monday and Tuesday mainly
during the afternoon and evening hours, with strong winds, large
hail and heavy rainfall possible.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Dispatchers...Please notify your emergency managers immediately.
Spotter activation may be needed late this afternoon and evening.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
947 AM EDT Sun May 17 2026
MIZ063-068>070-075-076-082-083-181400-
St. Clair-Livingston-Oakland-Macomb-Washtenaw-Wayne-Lenawee-Monroe-
947 AM EDT Sun May 17 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for southeast Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
The potential exists for isolated thunderstorms to become severe
this afternoon and evening, capable of producing damaging wind gusts
to 60 mph and large hail. The severe weather risk will mainly be
confined to the north Detroit suburbs into Port Huron.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday
The risk for severe weather exists again Monday and Tuesday mainly
during the afternoon and evening hours, with strong winds, large
hail and heavy rainfall possible.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated today.
$$
