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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WINTER STORMS

Winter storms can range from a moderate snow over a few hours to a blizzard with blinding, wind-driven snow that lasts for several days.
Many winter storms are accompanied by dangerously low temperatures and sometimes by strong winds, icing, sleet and freezing rain.

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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ICE STORMS

Ice storms are caused by freezing rain. The raindrops move into a thin layer of below-freezing air right near the surface of the earth, allowing them to freeze on contact to the ground, trees, cars and other objects.

WINTER DRIVING

Seasonal dangers, including snow and ice on roads, and reduced visibility from winter precipitation, make it important for drivers to prepare and focus to prevent accidents.

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NWS Weather Message

Heavy Rain Possible Friday-Saturday Night

* Rounds of showers, thunderstorms Friday-Saturday night; rain may be heavy at times

* May lead to minor flood issues if heavy rain repeatedly hits same location

* River rises likely over the next week, could see some locations reach flood stage

* Location of heaviest rain unknown due to uncertain nature of thunderstorm tracks

* Threat for severe weather low, but could see a few strong storms

Hazardous Weather Outlook

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402 AM EDT Thu May 10 2018

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

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Freezing overnight low temperatures are expected near and north of
Route 10 late tonight. Some wet snow is possible there toward
morning too.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday

Heavy rainfall is possible Friday into Saturday morning over the
southern and central sections of Southwest Lower Michigan. This
same area will see occasional non severe thunderstorms during this
time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

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