TORNADOS

Plan ahead. Be sure everyone in your household knows where to go and what to do in case of a tornado warning.

SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS

A thunderstorm is considered severe if it produces hail at least 1 inch in diameter or has wind gusts of at least 58 miles per hour.

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STORM DAMAGE

The May 2011 storm struck Battle Creek about 4:30 p.m., tipping hundreds of trees and damaging several buildings.

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EXTREME HEAT

A heat wave is an extended period of extreme heat, and is often accompanied by high humidity. These conditions can be dangerous and even life-threatening for humans who don't take the proper precautions..

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Hazardous Weather Outlook

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HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
554 AM EDT Fri Aug 11 2017

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554 AM EDT Fri Aug 11 2017

This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southwest Lower
Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Scattered thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and early
evening along and east of U.S. Highway 131 between 200pm and
700pm. Severe weather is not anticipated, but the stronger storms
will be capable of wind gusts to around 40 mph, small hail, locally
heavy rainfall and cloud to ground lightning strikes.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

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