Region 6 Healthcare Coalition

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Established in 2002 through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Bureau of EMS, Trauma and Preparedness, the MiRegion6 Healthcare Coalition brings together healthcare and response partners across the region to strengthen emergency preparedness and response capabilities.

05/18/2026

Severe Weather Possible through Tuesday
Today
• Storms develop this afternoon after 2 pm mainly north of I-96
• Hail, winds, and an isolated tornado or two are possible
• Highest tornado threat is between I-96 to U.S.-10
Monday
• Round of non-severe storms Monday morning
• Additional rounds of storms possible Monday afternoon and evening
• Hail and winds will be the main threats with afternoon/evening storms
Tuesday
• Storms develop late Tuesday morning and afternoon with a cold front
• Hail and winds are the main threats with a tornado possible

04/14/2026

Active Week With Severe Weather and Flooding Threats
Severe Weather Potential
This Evening into Early Tuesday Morning
• Scattered thunderstorms may develop after 6pm posing mainly a damaging wind and large hail risk
• A line of thunderstorms likely moves through after midnight posing an additional damaging wind risk
• Localized swaths of 1"-3" of rain over a short time, with urban and poor drainage flooding possible
Tuesday Evening into Tuesday Night
• All severe weather hazards are possible, including tornadoes
• There is potential for this to be a significant severe weather event for central and southern Lower MI
• Depending on the intensity of thunderstorm development, numerous power outages will be possible
• Heavy rainfall and flash flooding of streets and creeks/streams are concerns
• Flooding in urban areas is possible, especially in the Grand Rapids to Lansing (I-96) corridor
Wednesday
• Additional severe thunderstorms are possible along with heavy rainfall
River Flooding
• The Muskegon River is expected to flood this week with moderate to major flooding now forecast
• The Grand River will see water levels again start to rise and may exceed flood stage at a few locations by late in the week
• Additional rain amounts through the week will likely worsen current river forecasts

04/12/2026

Severe Storms and Flooding Possible this Week:
• As we progress through the week, several rounds of rain on already saturated soils will bring increased chances for flooding
• A Flood Watch has been issued for Mason, Lake, Osceola, Clare, Oceana, Newaygo, and Mecosta counties
• The Flood Watch could be extended south
• Monday evening and overnight: first round of severe thunderstorms is possible with large hail and damaging winds
• Tuesday night: second window for severe storms with damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes possible
• The rest of the week will remain active with both flooding and severe storms possible
• Keep up to date with the forecast and future updates