Albion, MI Warnings, Watches and Advisories

When a severe thunderstorm warning is issued, the storm may produce damaging winds, large hail, dangerous lightning, and heavy rain. In some cases, heavy rainfall produced by a severe storm can also lead to flash flooding. Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Albion.

Use the Radar Maps link provided to understand the trajectory of a storm.

Flood Advisory issued August 26 at 5:36PM EDT until August 26 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northern Montmorency County in northern Michigan... Southwestern Presque Isle County in northern Michigan... * WHEN...Until 730 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Overflowing poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 536 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Millersburg, Tomahawk Creek Flooding, Canada Creek Ranch, Bisma Township, Royston, Hawks and Clear Lake State Park. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Beach Hazards Statement issued August 26 at 3:36PM EDT until August 27 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

* WHAT...High wave action, strong currents, and dangerous swimming conditions expected. Piers may be heavily swamped by waves. * WHERE...Mason, Oceana, Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren counties. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong currents can pull swimmers into deeper water and high waves can sweep people off piers.

Beach Hazards Statement issued August 26 at 2:36PM EDT until August 26 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI

* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions. Highest waves of 3 to 5 feet. * WHERE...Benzie and Manistee Counties. Western Mackinac County. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Waves as high as 3 to 5 feet will result in dangerous swimming conditions and could sweep people off piers and jetties.

Beach Hazards Statement issued August 26 at 2:53AM EDT until August 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI

* WHAT...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high wave action and strong rip currents. * WHERE...Southern Schoolcraft County. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...High wave action and dangerous currents will lead to life threatening swimming conditions. Waves in rapid succession can tire swimmers quickly. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Current related fatalities and rescues in the past have occurred due to similar wave conditions at locations listed below: For Southern Schoolcraft County: Near Lakeview Park and Seul Choix Point.