A Special Weather Statement of moderate severity has been issued for Washtenaw County, effective from May 4, 2026, at 6:20 PM EDT until 7:15 PM EDT, warning of strong thunderstorms capable of producing wind gusts up to 50 mph and half-inch hail. Residents in areas including Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, and Saline should prepare for potential impacts such as knocked down tree limbs and unsecured objects being blown around.
At 619 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Vandercook Lake to near Cement City to…