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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 76, NWS Detroit, MI

August 11, 20214 counties in Michigan

NWS Detroit, MI issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Aug 11, 2021, 3:36 PM EDT for 4 counties in Michigan. It was in force for 69 min. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Aug 11, 2021, 3:36 PM EDT (19:36 UTC)
Expired
Aug 11, 2021, 4:45 PM EDT
In force
69 min
Issued by
NWS Detroit, MI
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
0.75 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Lapeer County, MI, Macomb County, MI, Saint Clair County, MI, Sanilac County, MI

The radar

The Detroit radar (KDTX), 59 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:39 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Aug 11, 4:00 PM EDTTSTM WND GST 752 E Mount Clemens, MIMEASURED AT SELFRIDGE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Aug 11, 2:32 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WatchSPC4 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Detroit, MI (KDTX), launched 12:00Z, 7.6 hours before the alert went out and 55 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Detroit, MI at 12:00Z on 2021-08-11Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 106 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Detroit, MI at 12:00Z on 2021-08-11The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 169 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
106 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-290 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1220 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
38 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
169 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
167 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

672 
WUUS53 KDTX 111936
SVRDTX
MIC087-099-147-151-112045-
/O.NEW.KDTX.SV.W.0076.210811T1936Z-210811T2045Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
336 PM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021

The National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Southern Sanilac County in southeastern Michigan...
  Lapeer County in southeastern Michigan...
  Macomb County in southeastern Michigan...
  St. Clair County in southeastern Michigan...

* Until 445 PM EDT.

* At 336 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
  extending from near Flint to near Southfield, moving northeast at
  55 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Severe thunderstorms will be near...
  Warren and Hadley around 350 PM EDT.
  Columbiaville, Sterling Heights and Clinton around 355 PM EDT.
  St. Clair Shores, Mount Clemens, Lapeer and Macomb Township around 
  400 PM EDT.
  Lum around 405 PM EDT.
  New Baltimore and North Branch around 410 PM EDT.
  Harsens Island around 415 PM EDT.
  Algonac and Brown City around 420 PM EDT.
  Marine City and Melvin around 425 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include
Anchorville, North Street, Goodland Township, Roseville, Shelby
Township, Lynn Township, Amador, Ray Center, Brockway and Utica.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 4297 8239 4294 8245 4289 8247 4281 8248
      4276 8247 4261 8252 4255 8259 4256 8264
      4250 8270 4254 8276 4254 8281 4245 8284
      4245 8308 4289 8310 4288 8345 4323 8346
      4324 8335 4329 8335 4328 8252 4317 8250
TIME...MOT...LOC 1936Z 246DEG 48KT 4299 8368 4245 8328 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

KDK
4 follow-up statements
242 
WWUS53 KDTX 111951
SVSDTX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
351 PM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021

MIC087-099-147-151-112045-
/O.CON.KDTX.SV.W.0076.000000T0000Z-210811T2045Z/
Sanilac MI-Lapeer MI-Macomb MI-St. Clair MI-
351 PM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM EDT
FOR SOUTHERN SANILAC...LAPEER...MACOMB AND ST. CLAIR COUNTIES...

At 350 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Columbiaville to near Oxford to Warren, moving
northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

These severe storms will be near...
  Dryden around 355 PM EDT.
  Imlay City, Romeo and Almont around 400 PM EDT.
  St. Clair Shores, Mount Clemens and Macomb Township around 405 PM 
  EDT.
  Capac and North Branch around 410 PM EDT.
  New Baltimore and Emmett around 415 PM EDT.
  Yale, Brown City and Harsens Island around 420 PM EDT.
  Algonac around 425 PM EDT.
  Marine City and Peck around 430 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include
Anchorville, North Street, Goodland Township, Roseville, Shelby
Township, Lynn Township, Amador, Ray Center, Brockway and Utica.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 4297 8239 4294 8245 4289 8247 4281 8248
      4276 8247 4261 8252 4255 8259 4256 8264
      4250 8270 4254 8276 4254 8281 4245 8284
      4245 8308 4289 8310 4288 8345 4323 8346
      4324 8335 4329 8335 4328 8252 4317 8250
TIME...MOT...LOC 1950Z 242DEG 43KT 4315 8344 4287 8318 4251 8305 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...OBSERVED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

BT
501 
WWUS53 KDTX 111959
SVSDTX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
359 PM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021

MIC087-099-147-151-112045-
/O.CON.KDTX.SV.W.0076.000000T0000Z-210811T2045Z/
Sanilac MI-Lapeer MI-Macomb MI-St. Clair MI-
359 PM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM EDT
FOR SOUTHERN SANILAC...LAPEER...MACOMB AND ST. CLAIR COUNTIES...

At 357 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Columbiaville to Almont to near Mount Clemens,
moving northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile 
         homes, roofs, and outbuildings.

These severe storms will be near...
  Armada around 405 PM EDT.
  New Baltimore and Capac around 410 PM EDT.
  Brown City, Memphis, Emmett and Harsens Island around 415 PM EDT.
  Algonac and Yale around 420 PM EDT.
  Marine City and Peck around 425 PM EDT.
  St. Clair around 430 PM EDT.
  Lakeport around 435 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include
Anchorville, North Street, Goodland Township, Roseville, Shelby
Township, Lynn Township, Amador, Ray Center, Brockway and Utica.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

These storms are capable of widespread wind damage across the area. 
SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from 
windows.
 
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 4297 8239 4294 8245 4289 8247 4281 8248
      4276 8247 4261 8252 4255 8259 4256 8264
      4250 8270 4254 8276 4254 8281 4245 8284
      4245 8308 4289 8310 4288 8345 4323 8346
      4324 8335 4329 8335 4328 8252 4317 8250
TIME...MOT...LOC 1957Z 244DEG 48KT 4321 8333 4291 8307 4256 8291 

THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...OBSERVED
MAX WIND GUST...70 MPH

$$

BT
696 
WWUS53 KDTX 112021
SVSDTX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
421 PM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021

MIC087-099-147-151-112045-
/O.CON.KDTX.SV.W.0076.000000T0000Z-210811T2045Z/
Sanilac MI-Lapeer MI-Macomb MI-St. Clair MI-
421 PM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM EDT
FOR SOUTHERN SANILAC...EASTERN LAPEER...MACOMB AND ST. CLAIR
COUNTIES...

At 419 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Brown City to near Emmett to near Harsens Island,
moving east at 55 mph.

THESE ARE DESTRUCTIVE STORMS FOR MACOMB AND ST CLAIR COUNTIES.

HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated with 75 mph observerd at Selfridge ANGB.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect 
         considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. 
         Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.

These severe storms will be near...
  Algonac around 425 PM EDT.
  Yale and Marysville around 430 PM EDT.
  Port Huron around 435 PM EDT.
  Croswell around 440 PM EDT.
  Lexington around 445 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include
Anchorville, North Street, Goodland Township, Lynn Township, Amador,
Ray Center, Brockway, Fort Gratiot, Avoca and Burnside.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This is a DANGEROUS SITUATION. These storms are likely producing 
widespread wind damage. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure 
and stay away from windows.
 

&&

LAT...LON 4297 8239 4294 8245 4289 8247 4281 8248
      4276 8247 4261 8252 4255 8259 4256 8264
      4250 8270 4254 8276 4254 8281 4245 8284
      4266 8299 4289 8310 4299 8317 4308 8326
      4328 8305 4328 8252 4317 8250
TIME...MOT...LOC 2019Z 254DEG 48KT 4319 8300 4296 8268 4257 8253 

THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...DESTRUCTIVE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
WIND THREAT...OBSERVED
MAX WIND GUST...80 MPH

$$

BT
044 
WWUS53 KDTX 112047
SVSDTX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
447 PM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021

MIC087-099-147-151-112055-
/O.EXP.KDTX.SV.W.0076.000000T0000Z-210811T2045Z/
Sanilac MI-Lapeer MI-Macomb MI-St. Clair MI-
447 PM EDT Wed Aug 11 2021

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHERN SANILAC...EASTERN
LAPEER...MACOMB AND ST. CLAIR COUNTIES HAS EXPIRED...
    
The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been allowed to expire.  However gusty 
winds and heavy rain are still possible with these thunderstorms 
near the Lake Huron shoreline.


LAT...LON 4297 8239 4294 8245 4289 8247 4281 8248
      4276 8247 4261 8252 4255 8259 4256 8264
      4250 8270 4254 8276 4254 8281 4245 8284
      4266 8299 4289 8310 4299 8317 4308 8326
      4328 8305 4328 8252 4317 8250
TIME...MOT...LOC 2045Z 246DEG 48KT 4333 8257 4310 8225 4271 8210 

$$

BT

The office that day

Everything else NWS Detroit, MI issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 10, 11:43 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDTXBay, Midland, Saginaw62 min
Aug 10, 11:53 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementDTXGenesee, Livingston, Shiawassee, Washtenaw52 min
Aug 10, 11:58 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningDTX92 min
Aug 11, 12:02 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDTXGenesee, Livingston, Oakland, Shiawassee, Washtenaw58 min
Aug 11, 12:43 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDTXBay, Huron, Saginaw, Tuscola47 min
Aug 11, 1:09 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningDTX81 min
Aug 11, 1:11 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementDTXHuron49 min
Aug 11, 1:29 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningDTX46 min
Aug 11, 4:04 AM EDTHeat AdvisoryDTXLenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, Washtenaw and 1 more13 hr
Aug 11, 2:22 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDTXLenawee, Washtenaw68 min
Aug 11, 2:31 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDTXSaginaw42 min
Aug 11, 2:42 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDTXLivingston63 min
Aug 11, 2:59 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDTXMonroe, Wayne76 min
Aug 11, 3:02 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementDTXGenesee58 min
Aug 11, 3:09 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDTXOakland66 min
Aug 11, 3:16 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDTXGenesee, Shiawassee59 min
Aug 11, 3:17 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningDTX88 min
Aug 11, 3:36 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningDTX84 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.