Severe thunderstorm watch until 7 p.m. The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for portions of Central and Northern Lower Michigan, including Oceana County, until 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 29. “Strong to severe thunderstorms to affect Lower Michigan this afternoon into this evening. At 1:25 p.m. EDT, a line of scattered to numerous showers…
Damaging storms knock out power. More severe weather possible this afternoon and evening. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. OCEANA COUNTY — Crews were busy cleaning up debris from downed trees and restoring power due to fallen power lines Wednesday, Aug. 11, after severe thunderstorms caused damage around the county over night. Northern areas of the county were hit particularly hard by the…
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 3 a.m. OCEANA COUNTY — The US National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for several Michigan counties, including Oceana County, until 3 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11. “ If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not…
Be on alert for severe thunderstorms tonight. OCEANA COUNTY — Severe weather is forecasted for overnight, July 28 and 29, and Oceana County Emergency Management Coordinator James Duram is asking residents to be alert and prepared. Residents should sign up for the CodeRED mass notification system if they have not already done so. “Camping is our biggest concern,” said Duram,…
Dangerous swimming conditions in Lake Michigan Tuesday. Oceana County — Waves and currents on Lake Michigan will be dangerous for swimmers Tuesday afternoon and evening, June 15, according to the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids. Strong currents in the water — especially near the north piers — today can pull swimmers into deeper water. Please consider helping to fund…
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