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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
257 PM EDT Wed Apr 15 2026

MIZ037>040-043>046-050>052-056>059-064>067-071>074-161900-
Mason-Lake-Osceola-Clare-Oceana-Newaygo-Mecosta-Isabella-Muskegon-
Montcalm-Gratiot-Ottawa-Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Allegan-Barry-Eaton-
Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson-
257 PM EDT Wed Apr 15 2026

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

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

Thunderstorms this evening could be strong to severe. Winds are
the primary concern.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday

There is a marginal risk for severe storms along and south of I-69
on Thursday and the potential for severe thunderstorms Saturday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed tonight.

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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
217 PM EDT Wed Apr 15 2026

MIZ056>059-064>067-071>074-162030-
/O.CON.KGRR.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-260417T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Ottawa-Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Allegan-Barry-Eaton-Ingham-Van Buren-
Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson-
Including the cities of Jenison, Kalamazoo, Holland, Grand Haven,
Charlotte, South Haven, Lansing, Grand Rapids, Jackson, Hastings,
Ionia, Battle Creek, and St. Johns
217 PM EDT Wed Apr 15 2026

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Michigan,
  including the following counties, in south central Michigan,
  Calhoun, Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Ionia and Jackson. In southwest
  Michigan, Allegan, Barry, Kalamazoo, Kent, Ottawa and Van Buren.

* WHEN...Through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
  Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Additional rain expected tonight may continue to increase
    expected floods on area rivers.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$

AMD

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