Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Houghton County, Michigan
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 7 at 7:27PM EDT until August 7 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI
At 727 PM EDT/627 PM CDT/, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near L'anse to near Alberta to near U.S. 141 between Covington and Amasa, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Baraga, L'anse, Covington, Alberta, Three Lakes, U.S. 141 between Covington and Amasa, Canyon Falls, Craig Lake State Park, Herman, King Lake, Watton, and Ned Lake.
Effective August 7, 2026 at 7:27 PM ET · Expires August 7, 2026 at 7:45 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Marquette MI
Expires
August 7, 2026 at 7:45 PM ET
Last Checked
32 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Houghton County, Michigan?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (32 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 7, 2026 at 7:45 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Houghton County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Iron County.