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Severe Storms Persist in Alpena and Huron Counties With Walnut-Sized Hail and Flash Flooding

The National Weather Service has kept warnings in effect following Doppler radar tracking of slow-moving cells with gusts of 60 mph, frequent lightning, heavy downpours, hail up to walnut size.

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Overview

  • Active severe thunderstorm warnings cover parts of Alpena and Huron counties with forecasts of wind gusts up to 60 mph and hail reaching 1.5 inches in diameter.
  • Doppler radar has shown storm cells moving east and southeast at 5–15 mph, extending the duration of damaging winds and minor hail impacts.
  • Torrential rainfall accompanying these storms has prompted flash flood advisories and warnings against driving through flooded roads.
  • Frequent cloud-to-ground lightning poses a hazard up to 10 miles from the storm, and residents are urged to shelter indoors until the threat passes.
  • The National Weather Service and services like Advance Local Weather Alerts are issuing real-time updates to guide safety precautions as cells continue to evolve.