Special Weather Statement

FROM: NWS Grand Rapids MI
AREA: Montcalm; Gratiot; Ottawa; Kent; Ionia; Clinton
SENT: 2026-06-14T01:05:00-04:00

Special Weather Statement issued June 14 at 1:05AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

At 102 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Allendale through Rockford to near
Stanton. Movement was east at 30 mph.

HAZARD…Winds in excess of 40 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…
Grand Rapids… Holland… Ionia…
Grand Haven… Alma… Greenville…
St. Johns… Portland… Ithaca…
Stanton… Wyoming… Kentwood…
Walker… Grandville… East Grand Rapids…
Grand Ledge… St. Louis… Hudsonville…
Belding… Rockford…

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

Alert Expiration: 2026-06-14T02:30:00-04:00