Thunderstorm Wind in Kent County, Michigan

Thunderstorm Wind May 18, 2026 · Kent County, Michigan

81 mph

Measured gust (70 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Recorded gust.

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 Bowen (42.8800, -85.6100).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1342592. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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