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Special Weather Statement, NWS Gaylord, MI

August 7, 2025Presque Isle County, Michigan

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this special weather statement at Aug 7, 2025, 5:53 PM EDT for Presque Isle County, Michigan. It was in force for 37 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

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The facts

Issued
Aug 7, 2025, 5:53 PM EDT (21:53 UTC)
Expired
Aug 7, 2025, 6:30 PM EDT
In force
37 min
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI
Hail
0.75 in
Wind
40

County Presque Isle County, MI

The radar

The NCL Michigan radar (KAPX), 109 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:56 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Alpena, MI (KAPX), launched 12:00Z, 9.9 hours before the alert went out and 79 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, Alpena, MI at 12:00Z on 2025-08-07Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 337 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Alpena, MI at 12:00Z on 2025-08-07The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 30 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
337 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-39 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1063 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
24 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
30 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
58 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.5

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this special weather statement went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Gaylord, MI wrote its last area forecast discussion before this special weather statement went out at Aug 7, 2:23 PM EDT, 3 hours 30 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Aug 7, 2:23 PM EDT, 3 hours 30 minutes before
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Hazardous weather outlook, Aug 7, 2:27 PM EDT, 3 hours 26 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
227 PM EDT Thu Aug 7 2025

MIZ016>018-020>036-041-042-086>088-095>099-082115-
Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Leelanau-Antrim-Otsego-Montmorency-
Alpena-Benzie-Grand Traverse-Kalkaska-Crawford-Oscoda-Alcona-
Manistee-Wexford-Missaukee-Roscommon-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-
Western Chippewa-Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-
Western Mackinac-Eastern Mackinac-
Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island-
Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix-
227 PM EDT Thu Aug 7 2025

This hazardous weather outlook is for Eastern Upper Michigan and
Northern Lower Michigan.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible this afternoon
and tonight. Severe storms are not expected.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Scattered thunderstorms are possible Friday and again at times
over the weekend into the start of next week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

For more information visit http://weather.gov/gaylord.

LHZ345>349-LMZ323-341-342-344>346-LSZ321-322-082115-
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including
Mackinac Island-St Ignace to False Detour Channel-
5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including
Bois Blanc Island-
Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary-Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI-
Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to
Norwood MI-Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge-
Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little
Traverse Bay-Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI-
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI-
Manistee to Point Betsie MI-
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI-
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay-
227 PM EDT Thu Aug 7 2025

This hazardous weather outlook is for the northern Michigan
nearshore waters of Lake Huron, Lake Michigan and Lake Superior.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Isolated thunderstorms are expected across northern Michigan into
early evening. Most, if not all, should remain inland away from
the coasts. Severe weather is not expected.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Scattered thunderstorms are possible Friday and again at times
over the weekend into the start of next week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated.

For more information visit http://weather.gov/gaylord.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Aug 7, 3:12 PM EDT, 2 hours 41 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
312 PM EDT Thu Aug 7 2025

MIZ023-024-071945-
Montmorency MI-Alpena MI-
312 PM EDT Thu Aug 7 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT WESTERN ALPENA AND SOUTHEASTERN
MONTMORENCY COUNTIES THROUGH 345 PM EDT...

At 312 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lockwood Lake, or 9 miles east of Atlanta, moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Lachine, Long Rapids, Hillman, Fletcher Pond, Ossineke Township,
Lockwood Lake, and Spratt.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 4485 8396 4486 8401 4486 8402 4501 8411
      4519 8373 4489 8355
TIME...MOT...LOC 1912Z 248DEG 15KT 4496 8397

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

ELD
Special weather statement, Aug 7, 4:08 PM EDT, 1 hour 45 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
408 PM EDT Thu Aug 7 2025

MIZ018-072045-
Presque Isle MI-
408 PM EDT Thu Aug 7 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PRESQUE ISLE COUNTY THROUGH 445
PM EDT...

At 407 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Metz, or 12 miles south of Rogers City, moving northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Metz, Posen, Hawks, Bisma Township, and Hagensville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 4520 8358 4520 8395 4529 8400 4541 8367
      4521 8354
TIME...MOT...LOC 2007Z 245DEG 22KT 4524 8386

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

JZ
Special weather statement, Aug 7, 4:52 PM EDT, 1 hour 1 minute before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
452 PM EDT Thu Aug 7 2025

MIZ018-072130-
Presque Isle MI-
452 PM EDT Thu Aug 7 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTH CENTRAL PRESQUE ISLE
COUNTY THROUGH 530 PM EDT...

At 451 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Bisma Township, or 12 miles south of Rogers City, moving east at 10
mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Metz, Posen, Hawks, Bisma Township, and Hagensville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 4520 8399 4527 8402 4537 8373 4521 8367
TIME...MOT...LOC 2051Z 251DEG 10KT 4524 8391

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

JZ
Special weather statement, Aug 7, 5:17 PM EDT, 36 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
517 PM EDT Thu Aug 7 2025

MIZ024-072145-
Alpena MI-
517 PM EDT Thu Aug 7 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL ALPENA COUNTY THROUGH
545 PM EDT...

At 517 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Spratt, or 7 miles southeast of Lachine, moving northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Alpena, Cathro, Lakewood, and Devils Lake.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 4500 8329 4502 8338 4499 8336 4497 8337
      4489 8365 4504 8374 4521 8348 4521 8339
      4525 8341 4502 8321
TIME...MOT...LOC 2117Z 239DEG 22KT 4501 8364

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

ELD
Special weather statement, Aug 7, 5:53 PM EDT, 0 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
553 PM EDT Thu Aug 7 2025

MIZ024-072230-
Alpena MI-
553 PM EDT Thu Aug 7 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN ALPENA COUNTY
THROUGH 630 PM EDT...

At 553 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Alpena, moving northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Alpena and Lakewood around 600 PM EDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 4499 8348 4513 8363 4521 8352 4521 8339
      4525 8342 4525 8339 4527 8338 4529 8342
      4531 8338 4528 8333 4523 8335 4521 8328
      4516 8328 4510 8325 4508 8322
TIME...MOT...LOC 2153Z 233DEG 18KT 4511 8347

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

JZ

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 7, 3:12 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAPXMontmorency33 min
Aug 7, 4:08 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAPXPresque Isle37 min
Aug 7, 4:52 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAPXPresque Isle38 min
Aug 7, 5:17 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAPXAlpena28 min
Aug 7, 6:40 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAPXPresque Isle35 min
Aug 7, 6:48 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAPXAlpena27 min
Aug 7, 7:21 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAPXAlcona, Alpena24 min
Aug 7, 7:39 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAPXAlpena36 min
Aug 7, 7:47 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAPXAlcona, Alpena43 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.