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SPSDTX

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
117 PM EDT Sat Aug 22 2026
 
MIZ047-048-053-221830-
Bay MI-Saginaw MI-Midland MI-
117 PM EDT Sat Aug 22 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT BAY...NORTHERN SAGINAW AND
SOUTHEASTERN MIDLAND COUNTIES THROUGH 230 PM EDT...

At 117 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Midland, moving east at 20 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.

Locations impacted include...
Saginaw, Midland, Bay City, Auburn, Freeland, Kawkawlin, Essexville,
Zilwaukee, Munger, Linwood, Carrollton, Arthur, Poseyville, Willard,
Indiantown, Laporte, Bay City State Recreation Area, Hemlock,
Shields, and Buena Vista Township.

People attending Midland County Fair  should seek safe shelter
immediately!

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 

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LAT...LON 4370 8433 4377 8390 4374 8391 4369 8388
      4363 8371 4343 8370 4342 8437 4347 8437
      4347 8439
TIME...MOT...LOC 1717Z 270DEG 19KT 4360 8424 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH

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