Thunderstorm Wind in Van Buren County, Michigan

Thunderstorm Wind May 18, 2026 · Van Buren County, Michigan

64 mph

Estimated gust (56 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Dispatch reports numerous trees and wires down across Van Buren County. Time estimated via radar.

The wider storm

A line of strong to severe thunderstorms moved across Lower Michigan on Monday, May 18th. These storms brought strong and damaging winds, which resulted in wind damage and a large number of power outages.

Began near Paw Paw (42.2200, -85.9000).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1342546. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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