Hail — Washtenaw, Michigan

2024-02-28 · near Eastlawn, Washtenaw, Michigan

Wider weather episode

Record February high temperatures in the lower 70s created enough instability to allow for strong thunderstorms as a very strong cold front pushed through during the overnight hours. A few thunderstorms reached severe limits, highlighted by an EF-2 tornado in Grand Blanc. Winds behind the cold front on February 28th frequently gusted between 40-50 mph throughout the day.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1154059. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.