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NWS Issues Short-Lived Storm Alerts in Michigan and Alabama With Gusts Up to 50 mph

The notices reflect a continuing pattern of fast-moving, radar-identified cells with brief warnings.

Overview

  • A Saturday 7:43 p.m. EDT alert covered Ingham and Jackson counties, where Doppler radar tracked a storm 7 miles southwest of Jackson moving northeast at 45 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
  • An early Sunday 1:25 a.m. EDT notice for Ogemaw, Gladwin and Arenac counties warned of gusts up to 40 mph and torrential rain, with a tracked cell 7 miles southwest of Alger moving northeast at 25 mph.
  • The National Weather Service issued a 5:50 a.m. CDT flood advisory for Baldwin County until 9 a.m., citing flooding from excessive rainfall and urging drivers to avoid water-covered roads.
  • Coffee County saw a 7:03 a.m. CDT alert for gusty showers with winds up to 40 mph, as a line from near Glenwood to south of Brantley moved east at 45 mph.
  • Forecasters emphasized safety steps including seeking indoor shelter, staying aware of frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, and avoiding flooded roadways, with no damage reports included in the coverage.