Jackson, Mich. (Wednesday, October 12, 2022) — Strong showers/thunderstorms could impact the area this afternoon.
At 130 PM EDT, a line of strong to severe thunderstorms extending from mid-lake west of Big Sable Point to near Milwaukee. Movement was east at 45 mph.
HAZARD…Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and a brief weak tornado.
SOURCE…Public.
IMPACT…Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
If this line of strong showers and storms holds on to its intensity, it will be impacting the area after 3 pm. It will be possible that warnings may be needed.
Locations impacted include… Grand Rapids… Lansing… Kalamazoo… Portage… Muskegon… Jackson… Holland… Mount Pleasant… Ionia… Big Rapids… Grand Haven… Alma… Charlotte… Albion… Greenville… Mason… Ludington… St. Johns… Hastings… Marshall…
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.