Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Ottawa 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 9 at 3:29PM EDT until August 9 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
At 328 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles west of Allendale to near Zeeland to near Saugatuck, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. SOURCE...Law enforcement. At 320 PM trees and wires down were reported near Glenn. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Holland, Grand Haven, Allegan, Hudsonville, Zeeland, Coopersville, Wayland, Otsego, Plainwell, Fennville, Saugatuck, Martin, Beechwood, Jenison, Allendale, Dorr, Ganges, Hamilton, Douglas, and Port Sheldon.
Effective August 9, 2026 at 3:29 PM ET · Expires August 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Expires
August 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Last Checked
26 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
This is a DANGEROUS SITUATION. These storms are producing widespread wind damage across Allegan County and Ottawa County. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Ottawa 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 (26 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET.
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