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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
126 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026
 
MIZ026-032-181815-
Grand Traverse MI-Wexford MI-
126 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHERN WEXFORD AND GRAND
TRAVERSE COUNTIES THROUGH 215 PM EDT...

At 125 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Greilickville to near Wellston. Movement was
northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around 
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is 
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Traverse City, Elk Rapids, Kingsley, Sherman, Buckley, Fife Lake,
Mesick, Harrietta, Hannah, Mapleton, Grawn, Traverse City State Park,
Karlin, Old Mission, Interlochen, Spider Lake, Yuma, Williamsburg,
Interlochen State Park, and Greilickville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 

These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
northern Michigan.

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LAT...LON 4464 8582 4478 8570 4478 8564 4483 8565
      4501 8549 4491 8540 4489 8542 4488 8537
      4483 8538 4481 8533 4448 8533 4423 8582
TIME...MOT...LOC 1725Z 221DEG 55KT 4480 8567 4426 8585 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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Dippman