Saginaw

... A Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for Saginaw and
Genesee counties until 730 PM EDT...

At 625 PM EDT... severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Bridgeport to Montrose to Williamston... and moving
east at 45 mph.

Hazard... 60 mph wind gusts.

Source... radar indicated.

Impact... expect damage to roofs... siding and trees.

Severe thunderstorms will be near...
Gera and Frankenmuth around 635 PM EDT.
Thetford township and Swartz Creek around 640 PM EDT.
Genesee and Flint around 645 PM EDT.
Linden and Rankin around 650 PM EDT.
Burton around 655 PM EDT.
Grand Blanc and Fenton around 700 PM EDT.

The warning includes areas surrounding these locations...
Zilwaukee... Swartz Creek... St. Charles...
Saginaw... Otisville... Oakley...
Mount Morris... Montrose... Linden...
Grand Blanc... Goodrich... Gaines...
Frankenmuth... Flushing... Flint...
Fenton... Davison... Clio...
Chesaning... Burton... Bridgeport...
Birch Run...

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

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


Lat... Lon 4313 8437 4333 8420 4352 8406 4352 8383
      4347 8381 4348 8371 4322 8369 4322 8346
      4288 8345 4287 8369 4278 8369 4278 8392
      4313 8393
time... Mot... loc 2227z 257deg 41kt 4342 8383 4314 8384
          4270 8421

Hail... <.75in
wind... 60mph


Mann

Severe Thunderstorm Watch 189 remains in effect until 800 PM EDT
for the following locations


Mi
. Michigan counties included are

Alcona Alpena Arenac
Bay Calhoun Clinton
Eaton Genesee Gratiot
Huron Ingham Iosco
Jackson Lapeer Livingston
Macomb Midland Oakland
Saginaw St. Clair Sanilac
Shiawassee Tuscola Washtenaw
Wayne

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued by the National Weather
Service in Michigan.In the interest of public safety the following
safety rules are provided. Public and commercial broadcast stations
serving the affected area are asked to frequently broadcast these
messages while the watch is in effect.

A quick reminder... the term watch means conditions are favorable for
development of severe weather in the designated area. During a
watch... there is no cause for immediate concern. You should go
about your normal business but keep abreast of weather
developments. Public safety officials should... however... activate
prearranged plans.

A warning... on the other hand... means a severe thunderstorm or
tornado has been observed or indicated by radar. People in the path
of the storm should take immediate precautions as outlined here...

Severe thunderstorms produce strong damaging winds of 58 mph or
greater... large hail three quarters of an inch in diameter or
greater... heavy rain and deadly lightning. Winds in excess of 58
mph can push over shallow rooted trees... break off tree limbs about
the size of your wrist... and damage chimneys and TV antennas. In
rare occasions severe thunderstorms can produce winds in excess of
80 mph which could break windows... Peel surfaces off of roofs...
snap large trees and move trailer homes and automobiles. Hail three
quarters of an inch in diameter or larger can damage windows...
vehicles... and exterior finishes of buildings... especially if
accompanied by severe winds.

Persons should stay indoors and away from areas with loose items
that could become flying debris. Severe thunderstorms can and
occasionally do produce tornadoes so be prepared to move to an
appropriate shelter should it become necessary. Lightning is one
of the worst killers... so stay indoors and avoid using electrical
appliances. You should get out of open fields and off of farm or
other types of heavy equipment. Avoid towers or tall trees. If
on a boat or swimming... get out of the water and to shore as
quickly as possible. Also avoid areas subject to flash flooding.

If you lose power... and plan to use a portable power generator
in your home be careful. Observe all safety precautions to avoid
Carbon monoxide poisoning... electrocution... or a fire. Portable
generators should only be operated outdoors in a dry and well
ventilated area.