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GR PUBLIC SAFETY
Monday April 27th, 2026 :: 05:01 p.m. EDT

Alert

Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 06:00PM

SVRGRR The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Kent County in southwestern Michigan...

* Until 600 PM EDT.

* At 457 PM EDT, damaging winds behind and area of precipitation was affecting much of Kent County, particularly northwestern Kent County, including Sparta, Cedar Springs, Kent City. Damaging winds could persist for 30 minutes or more. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include... Grand Rapids... Wyoming... Kentwood... Walker... Grandville... East Grand Rapids... Rockford... Sparta... Lowell... Caledonia... Gerald R. Ford Inter...Ada... Grattan... Cedar Springs... Kent City... Sand Lake... Casnovia... Cutlerville... Belmont... Alaska...

* AFFECTED AREAS: KENT, MI

Instructions:

This is a DANGEROUS SITUATION. This storm is producing extensive wind damage across Kent County. Winds will be strongest after precipitation exits the area. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows!

Address/Location
GR PUBLIC SAFETY
1 Monroe Center St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 616-456-3400

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning

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