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NWS Issues Thunderstorm Alerts in Oregon, Alabama and Michigan as Gusts Near 40 mph

Radar-tracked cells are prompting brief county alerts that emphasize sheltering, with no major damage reported.

Overview

  • On Monday, the National Weather Service warned Lake County, Michigan of strong storms through 2:30 p.m. EDT with gusts up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail.
  • Overnight into Monday, Midland, Bay and Saginaw counties in Michigan were under alerts for storms producing gusts near 30 mph.
  • On Sunday evening in Alabama, Perry, Bibb and Chilton counties faced storms with forecast gusts up to 40 mph, followed by alerts for Marion, Fayette, Winston and Walker counties.
  • In coastal Alabama, Baldwin County was warned Sunday for strong thunderstorms with marble-sized hail and 40 mph gusts.
  • In eastern Oregon, Malheur County received a Sunday alert for a radar-tracked storm capable of 40 mph gusts and marble-sized hail, with advisories to seek indoor shelter.