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Strong to severe storms roll through West Michigan, causing damage

A line of thunderstorms brought damaging winds to West Michigan Tuesday.

Strong to severe storms impacted West Michigan this afternoon. Storms tracked from NW portions of West Michigan to the SE throughout the day. They started around 1 p.m. and could exit the region by 8 p.m. 

Severe Weather Threat Continues This Afternoon

WATCH LIVE: We are tracking severe storms at this hour in #WestMichigan, and the threat will continue into this evening. Meteorologist Michael Behrens has details on the storms. #13OYS #MiWX #WMiWX ➡️Radar: https://www.wzzm13.com/radar ➡️Story: https://bit.ly/3n8G9Rl

Posted by 13 On Your Side on Tuesday, September 7, 2021

The main threats include:

  • Damaging winds of 45+ mph.  This could create power outages and downed trees.
  • Large hail and isolated tornadoes are low-end threats. 
  • Life-threatening waves at 6 to 8 feet. 
Credit: DAY ONE WIND RISK AS OF 10 AM
Credit: DAY ONE HAIL RISK AS OF 10 AM
Credit: DAY ONE TORNADO RISK AS OF 10 AM

Here are a few tips to help you prepare before storms impact our area. 

Credit: SEVERE WEATHER PREP

You should have a way to receive weather alerts such as a NOAA weather radio. 

If you have an iPhone, go to:

  • Settings
  • Notifications
  • Scroll to the bottom to Government Alerts
  • Turn on Emergency Alerts and Public Safety Alerts
Credit: 13 ON YOUR SIDE

This line of storms is also stirring up Lake Michigan. 6 to 8 ft waves are forecast for this afternoon. No one should be going in the water or walking along the piers Tuesday.  

Stay safe, stay weather aware! 

Meteorologist Samantha Jacques

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