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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 86, NWS Gaylord, MI

July 27, 2026Alcona County, Iosco County, Michigan

NWS Gaylord, MI issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jul 27, 2026, 12:44 PM EDT for Alcona County, Iosco County, Michigan. It was in force for 61 min. 6 reports 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
Jul 27, 2026, 12:44 PM EDT (16:44 UTC)
Expired
Jul 27, 2026, 1:45 PM EDT
In force
61 min
Issued by
NWS Gaylord, MI
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
1.0 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Alcona County, MI, Iosco County, MI

The radar

The NCL Michigan radar (KAPX), 111 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:45 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
Jul 27, 1:10 PM EDTHAIL 1.54 W Wurtsmith Airfield, MIReport with photo of hail larger than one inch in diameter. Report adds that there are trees down off Bissonette Rd near Oscoda, MI. Time estimated from radar.
Jul 27, 1:10 PM EDTHAIL 25 N Wilber, MIDelayed report. Video on social media shows hailstones at least 2 inches in diameter falling on Bissonette Road west of Oscoda. Time estimated by radar.
Jul 27, 1:15 PM EDTTSTM WND DMG3 Nne Wilber, MIDelayed report. Trees downed at the Foote Dam Pond boat launch area. Time estimated by radar.
Jul 27, 1:15 PM EDTTSTM WND DMG4 N Wilber, MIDelayed report. Several trees and limbs downed, some on campers, at Old Orchard Park. Time estimated by radar.
Jul 27, 1:15 PM EDTTSTM WND DMGWurtsmith Airfield, MIReports of 4 military tents blown over and hail of unknown size. Time estimated by radar.
Jul 27, 1:15 PM EDTHAIL 1.54 N Wilber, MIDelayed report. Video on Facebook of hail greater than 1 inch in diameter falling at Old Orchard Park. Time estimated by radar.

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

Did it verify

Verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow matched 6 storm reports to this severe thunderstorm warning; the first came 26 minutes after it went out.

Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.

The nearest sounding before it

Alpena, MI (KAPX), launched 12:00Z, 4.7 hours before the alert went out and 102 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 2026-07-27Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 3586 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 2026-07-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 76 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
3586 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-18 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
668 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
39 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
76 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
179 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
2.6
Supercell composite
14.2

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

799 
WUUS53 KAPX 271644
SVRAPX
MIC001-069-271745-
/O.NEW.KAPX.SV.W.0086.260727T1644Z-260727T1745Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1244 PM EDT Mon Jul 27 2026

The National Weather Service in Gaylord has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
  Central Alcona County in northern Michigan...
  Northeastern Iosco County in northern Michigan...

* Until 145 PM EDT.

* At 1243 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Barton City,
  or 8 miles east of Glennie, moving southeast at 30 mph.

  HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage 
           to roofs, siding, and trees.

* This severe thunderstorm will be near...
  Mikado around 1250 PM EDT.
  Wurtsmith Airfield around 1255 PM EDT.
  Oscoda and Au Sable around 100 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include Wilber.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Large hail, damaging wind, and continuous cloud to ground lightning
are occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately. Lightning is
one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder,
you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

&&

LAT...LON 4435 8328 4422 8344 4478 8377 4482 8355
      4461 8326
TIME...MOT...LOC 1643Z 324DEG 27KT 4461 8355 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

Dippman
7 follow-up statements
003 
WWUS53 KAPX 271656
SVSAPX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1256 PM EDT Mon Jul 27 2026

MIC001-069-271745-
/O.CON.KAPX.SV.W.0086.000000T0000Z-260727T1745Z/
Alcona MI-Iosco MI-
1256 PM EDT Mon Jul 27 2026

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 145 PM EDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN ALCONA AND NORTHEASTERN IOSCO COUNTIES...

At 1255 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Mikado, or 9
miles northwest of Oscoda, moving southeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to 
         roofs, siding, and trees.

This severe storm will be near...
  Oscoda, Au Sable, and Wurtsmith Airfield around 100 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include Wilber.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.

&&

LAT...LON 4435 8328 4422 8344 4470 8372 4476 8347
      4461 8326
TIME...MOT...LOC 1655Z 324DEG 27KT 4453 8347 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

Dippman
501 
WWUS53 KAPX 271706
SVSAPX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
106 PM EDT Mon Jul 27 2026

MIC001-069-271745-
/O.CON.KAPX.SV.W.0086.000000T0000Z-260727T1745Z/
Alcona MI-Iosco MI-
106 PM EDT Mon Jul 27 2026

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 145 PM EDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN ALCONA AND NORTHEASTERN IOSCO COUNTIES...

At 105 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Wurtsmith 
Airfield northwest of Oscoda, moving southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to 
         roofs, siding, and trees.

This severe storm will be near...
  Oscoda, Au Sable, and Wurtsmith Airfield around 110 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include Wilber.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.

&&

LAT...LON 4435 8328 4422 8344 4461 8367 4472 8342
      4461 8326 4458 8326
TIME...MOT...LOC 1705Z 327DEG 23KT 4449 8340 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

Dippman
722 
WWUS53 KAPX 271711
SVSAPX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
111 PM EDT Mon Jul 27 2026

MIC001-069-271745-
/O.CON.KAPX.SV.W.0086.000000T0000Z-260727T1745Z/
Alcona MI-Iosco MI-
111 PM EDT Mon Jul 27 2026

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 145 PM EDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN ALCONA AND NORTHEASTERN IOSCO COUNTIES...

At 110 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Wurtsmith
Airfield, or near Oscoda, moving southeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail 
         damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind 
         damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

This severe storm will be near...
  Oscoda and Au Sable around 115 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include Wilber.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 4435 8328 4422 8344 4461 8367 4472 8342
      4461 8326 4458 8326
TIME...MOT...LOC 1710Z 324DEG 27KT 4445 8336 

THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

Dippman
465 
WWUS53 KAPX 271718
SVSAPX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
118 PM EDT Mon Jul 27 2026

MIC001-069-271745-
/O.CON.KAPX.SV.W.0086.000000T0000Z-260727T1745Z/
Alcona MI-Iosco MI-
118 PM EDT Mon Jul 27 2026

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 145 PM EDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN ALCONA AND NORTHEASTERN IOSCO COUNTIES...

At 118 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Wurtsmith
Airfield, or near Oscoda, moving southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail 
         damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind 
         damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

This severe storm will be near...
  Oscoda and Au Sable around 125 PM EDT.
  East Tawas around 130 PM EDT.
  Tawas Point State Park around 140 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include Wilber.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 4435 8328 4422 8344 4451 8361 4467 8335
      4461 8326
TIME...MOT...LOC 1718Z 338DEG 18KT 4444 8340 

THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

Dippman
120 
WWUS53 KAPX 271724
SVSAPX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
124 PM EDT Mon Jul 27 2026

MIC001-271733-
/O.CAN.KAPX.SV.W.0086.000000T0000Z-260727T1745Z/
Alcona MI-
124 PM EDT Mon Jul 27 2026

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN ALCONA COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...

The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of 
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. 

To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in 
Gaylord.

&&

LAT...LON 4433 8332 4422 8344 4451 8361 4451 8331
      4438 8331
TIME...MOT...LOC 1723Z 324DEG 27KT 4441 8337 

$$

MIC069-271745-
/O.CON.KAPX.SV.W.0086.000000T0000Z-260727T1745Z/
Iosco MI-
124 PM EDT Mon Jul 27 2026

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 145 PM EDT
FOR NORTHEASTERN IOSCO COUNTY...

At 123 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Au Sable,
moving southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail 
         damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind 
         damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Iosco County, including the following locations...
Wilber.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Gaylord.

&&

LAT...LON 4433 8332 4422 8344 4451 8361 4451 8331
      4438 8331
TIME...MOT...LOC 1723Z 324DEG 27KT 4441 8337 

THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

Dippman
509 
WWUS53 KAPX 271732
SVSAPX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
132 PM EDT Mon Jul 27 2026

MIC069-271745-
/O.CON.KAPX.SV.W.0086.000000T0000Z-260727T1745Z/
Iosco MI-
132 PM EDT Mon Jul 27 2026

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 145 PM EDT
FOR EAST CENTRAL IOSCO COUNTY...

At 132 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Au Sable,
moving southeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to 
         roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Oscoda, East Tawas, Au Sable, Tawas Point State Park, and Wilber.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
Gaylord.

&&

LAT...LON 4433 8332 4422 8344 4441 8355 4444 8331
      4438 8331
TIME...MOT...LOC 1732Z 332DEG 27KT 4434 8335 

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

Dippman
815 
WWUS53 KAPX 271739
SVSAPX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
139 PM EDT Mon Jul 27 2026

MIC069-271749-
/O.EXP.KAPX.SV.W.0086.000000T0000Z-260727T1745Z/
Iosco MI-
139 PM EDT Mon Jul 27 2026

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL IOSCO COUNTY WILL
EXPIRE AT 145 PM EDT...

The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Gaylord.

&&

LAT...LON 4433 8332 4422 8344 4441 8355 4444 8331
      4438 8331
TIME...MOT...LOC 1739Z 324DEG 27KT 4430 8331 

$$

Dippman

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning 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 severe thunderstorm warning went out at Jul 27, 11:11 AM EDT, 1 hour 33 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Thunderstorms the remainder of this afternoon into this evening. Isolated severe storms and heavy rain are possible
  • Cooler and a bit windy on Tuesday, likely resulting in some dangerous swimming conditions
  • Seasonable temperatures with some additional rain chances at times to for the remainder of the period
Area forecast discussion, Jul 27, 11:11 AM EDT, 1 hour 33 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1111 AM EDT Mon Jul 27 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Thunderstorms the remainder of this afternoon into this evening.
Isolated severe storms and heavy rain are possible

- Cooler and a bit windy on Tuesday, likely resulting in some
dangerous swimming conditions

- Seasonable temperatures with some additional rain chances at
  times to for the remainder of the period

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 1109 AM EDT Mon Jul 27 2026

Pattern Synopsis/Forecast:

All focus initially directed shortwave trough/upper level speed max
and attendant rather weak surface reflection dropping southeast into
the region within broad upper level northwest flow...part of
remarkably persistent Intermountain West/High Plains centered upper
level ridge/heat dome and northeast NOAM long wave troughing
configuration. This wave will continue to kick off showers and
thunderstorms across the region this afternoon into early this
evening. Large area of Canada originated high pressure set to follow
through the mid-week period. While current NOAM upper level flow
regime will wax and wane at times into the weekend, overall
configuration will remain...continuing the northwest flow aloft.

Primary Forecast Concerns:

Nearly all focus directed at convective evolution into this evening.
Secondary emphasis on beach hazard concerns Tuesday and
temperature/additional precipitation trends through the remainder of
the period.

Details:

Mature MCS tied to above mentioned wave racing southeast across
eastern Wisconsin...simply following axis of intense
instability gradient and pre-existing differential heating
boundary. Western periphery of this activity pushing into
northern Lake Michigan, but most organized and intense storms
remain to our west. Expect this storm cluster to continue
southeast into the southern Lakes. Another very impressive
complex noted over portions of central Lake Huron, likely
putting out some gusty winds and isolated pockets of large hail
over the big body of water. Radar trends suggest this activity
will stay offshore. Do expect some additional showers and storms
to percolate across our area into this evening as primary upper
level support passes overhead. Could see a few strong to severe
storms, capable of producing some gusty winds and large hail.
Again, best course of action is to continue to monitor radar
trends into this evening.

Rain threat ends overnight as high pressure builds southeast into
the northern Lakes. Dry and seasonably mild Tuesday, with marginally
gusty northwest winds within tight pressure gradient between eastern
Lakes low and the southeast diving high pressure. These winds will
allow for some decent wave development, resulting in hazardous
swimming conditions on at least some of our beaches of northern Lake
Michigan. High pressure drops directly overhead Tuesday night into
Thursday. Could see some decently chilly early morning temperatures
Wednesday and Thursday...when some of our traditional colder
interior areas could make a run into the 40s. Airmass modification
will be substantial by the daytime hours of Thursday, with plenty of
sunshine helping temperatures recover back into the 80s. Additional
passing waves may bring some additional shower/storm chances Friday
into the start of the weekend. As one can imagine, uncertainty is
high, with plenty of time to work out those details in the coming
day. Seasonably mild weather to continue through the weekend.

&&

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 618 AM EDT Mon Jul 27 2026

Multiple rounds of storms will be possible across northern Michigan
today ranging from this morning into this evening, making it
difficult to pin-point precise timing at specific locations in the
TAFs. That said, highest confidence in best storm coverage across
the area comes later this afternoon and early evening. Otherwise,
patchy FG/BR across parts of the area is expected to burn off
shortly after sunrise. Southwest to west winds around 5-10 kts are
anticipated for most areas today with lake breeze formation likely
pushing inland from Lake Huron this afternoon. Drops to MVFR/IFR
CIGs will be possible with any storms later today and may linger
into tonight with low-level moisture hanging around after a cold
front swings through this evening.

&&

.APX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
MI...Beach Hazards Statement from Tuesday morning through Tuesday
     evening for MIZ031.
MARINE...None.

&&

DISCUSSION...MSB
AVIATION...DJC

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jul 27, 11:37 AM EDT, 1 hour 7 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1137 AM EDT Mon Jul 27 2026

MIZ025-031-271630-
Manistee MI-Benzie MI-
1137 AM EDT Mon Jul 27 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT BENZIE AND NORTHEASTERN MANISTEE
COUNTIES THROUGH 1230 PM EDT...

At 1137 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12
miles west of Frankfort, moving east at 45 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...
Frankfort, Thompsonville, Beulah, Arcadia, Benzonia, Elberta, Honor,
Lake Ann, Copemish, Bendon, Pere Marquette State Forest, Wallin, and
Blaine Township.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 4472 8629 4475 8621 4473 8582 4453 8581
      4433 8583 4449 8629 4458 8627 4466 8631
TIME...MOT...LOC 1537Z 284DEG 39KT 4467 8648

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

MSB
Special weather statement, Jul 27, 12:08 PM EDT, 36 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1208 PM EDT Mon Jul 27 2026

MIZ030-271645-
Alcona MI-
1208 PM EDT Mon Jul 27 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN ALCONA COUNTY
THROUGH 1245 PM EDT...

At 1207 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Harrisville, moving southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Harrisville and Lincoln.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

&&

LAT...LON 4455 8330 4451 8332 4474 8343 4476 8328
      4471 8326 4463 8330
TIME...MOT...LOC 1607Z 337DEG 21KT 4465 8328

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

Dippman
Special weather statement, Jul 27, 12:25 PM EDT, 19 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1225 PM EDT Mon Jul 27 2026

MIZ024-271700-
Alpena MI-
1225 PM EDT Mon Jul 27 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN ALPENA COUNTY
THROUGH 100 PM EDT...

At 1225 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Spratt, or 7 miles south of Lachine, moving southeast at 30 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...
Ossineke, The Town Of Hubbard Lake, Spratt, and Ossineke Township.

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 4504 8378 4504 8359 4486 8328 4486 8373
TIME...MOT...LOC 1625Z 324DEG 27KT 4498 8369

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

Dippman
Special weather statement, Jul 27, 12:33 PM EDT, 11 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1233 PM EDT Mon Jul 27 2026

MIZ030-271715-
Alcona MI-
1233 PM EDT Mon Jul 27 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT ALCONA COUNTY THROUGH 115 PM
EDT...

At 1233 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Barton City, or 9 miles northeast of Glennie, moving southeast at 30
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...
Mikado, Lincoln, Barton City, Hubbard Lake, and Milen Township.

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 4451 8327 4451 8367 4485 8383 4486 8352
      4453 8326
TIME...MOT...LOC 1633Z 324DEG 27KT 4468 8361

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

Dippman

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 26, 11:30 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAPX90 min
Jul 27, 12:04 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAPXChippewa41 min
Jul 27, 12:34 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAPXChippewa41 min
Jul 27, 1:08 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAPX22 min
Jul 27, 1:14 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAPXChippewa46 min
Jul 27, 1:58 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAPXChippewa47 min
Jul 27, 2:04 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAPXChippewa, Mackinac23 min
Jul 27, 2:14 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAPXMackinac46 min
Jul 27, 2:21 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAPX20 min
Jul 27, 2:26 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAPXChippewa34 min
Jul 27, 3:09 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAPXChippewa36 min
Jul 27, 3:39 AM EDTBeach Hazards StatementAPXAlcona, Iosco, Manistee40 hr
Jul 27, 9:18 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAPX57 min
Jul 27, 9:58 AM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAPXAlcona, Iosco31 min
Jul 27, 10:00 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAPX2 hr
Jul 27, 10:08 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAPX97 min
Jul 27, 11:17 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAPX64 min
Jul 27, 11:37 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAPXBenzie53 min
Jul 27, 12:03 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAPX117 min
Jul 27, 12:08 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAPXAlcona37 min
Jul 27, 12:25 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAPXAlpena35 min
Jul 27, 12:33 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAPXAlcona42 min
Jul 27, 1:04 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAPX59 min
Jul 27, 2:47 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAPX32 hr
Jul 27, 5:25 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAPXChippewa50 min
Jul 27, 5:31 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAPXOtsego44 min
Jul 27, 5:38 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningAPXMontmorency, Otsego25 min
Jul 27, 6:01 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAPXOscoda44 min
Jul 27, 6:08 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAPXOscoda52 min
Jul 27, 6:13 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAPXCheboygan47 min
Jul 27, 6:32 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAPXMontmorency43 min
Jul 27, 6:53 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAPX37 min
Jul 27, 6:56 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementAPXAlpena49 min
Jul 27, 7:01 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryAPXOscoda3 hr
Jul 27, 7:21 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryAPXAlcona, Alpena, Montmorency3 hr
Jul 27, 7:24 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningAPX66 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.