The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Eastern Newaygo County in west central Michigan, Western Mecosta County in central Michigan, Northwestern Montcalm County in central Michigan until 5:00 P.M. EDT.

At 3:58 P.M., a severe thunderstorm was located near Howard City moving north at 20 MPH. Hazards include 60 MPH wind gusts and quarter size hail. Golf-ball size hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include Big Rapids, Howard City, Morley, Canadian Lakes, Croton, Stanwood, Roben-Hood Airport, Rodney, Croton Heights, and Indian Lake.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.