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[Kd8rhb @kd8rhb]

The #moon is reflecting nicely off of Lake Huron at Harrisville State Park!

[Kd8rhb @kd8rhb]

Looking at shipwrecks on Thunder Bay. Perfect weather in the top of the mitt!

[Dr. Tamitha Skov @TamithaSkov]

Finally, after flirting with the aurora for nearly 24 hours, we are finally getting some strong substorm indications. This is good news. The fast wind combined with a flanking solar storm blow should give us a short-lived G1 storm (I hope). Aurora chasers stay vigilant over the next 24 hours.

[Kalamazoo City Emergency Management @KCityEM]

*** 𝗨𝗦𝗘 𝗖𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 ***
With heavy localized rainfall predicted this afternoon and evening in Kalamazoo, motorists are urged to use extra caution when traveling.
https://t.co/Th0g6RYIVc

[NWS Storm Prediction Center @NWSSPC]

The SPC will be going live at 3PM CT this afternoon to discuss the severe weather threat. Make sure to subscribe to our channel at NWSSPC to be notified when we go live!

[Kd8rhb @kd8rhb]

Mammatus clouds and a partial rainbow in Battle Creek after the storm!

[NWS Tornado @NWStornado]

Tornado Warning continues for Dowagiac MI, Cassopolis MI and Vandalia MI until 7:15 PM EDT

[NWS Grand Rapids @NWSGrandRapids]

Several rounds of showers storms will move through the region this afternoon and evening. Severe storms will be possible between 3 PM to 9 PM, with Damaging winds and large hail the main concern. Tornadoes will be possible this evening, mainly far SW MI.

[Kd8rhb @kd8rhb]

Good morning Battle Creek!

[Kd8rhb @kd8rhb]

Metamora-Hadley State Park! Love Michigan!!

[Kd8rhb @kd8rhb]

A beautiful eagle this morning about 60 yards away. Southeast Climax.

[Meteorologist Will Haenni WWMT @WillWWMT]

It's been a bit since I've posted about a great chance to spot the International Space Station! Tonight provides a great opportunity over West Michigan. It will be nearly overhead by around 9:55 p.m., moving SW to NE.

[Kd8rhb @kd8rhb]

@mwfoutch1 Nice!

[Kd8rhb @kd8rhb]

@mwfoutch1 Is the mag loop a home brew?

[Kd8rhb @kd8rhb]

It was a beautiful sunrise this morning!

[Kd8rhb @kd8rhb]

@Laffincrow

[MichEMHS @MichEMHS]

Now at full capacity, the hydroelectric turbines at the Cheboygan Lock and Dam Complex are increasing flow through the dam by nearly one-third, moving an additional 2,000 cubic feet per second.

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[News Channel 3 WWMT-TV @wwmtnews]

A tornado watch has been issued for Cass County until 3:15 a.m., according to the National Weather Service. https://t.co/MpJulRCJBh

[NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center @NWSSWPC]

WARNING: Geomagnetic K-index of 5 expected
Valid From: 2026 Apr 18 0317 UTC
Valid To: 2026 Apr 18 1800 UTC
Warning Condition: Onset
NOAA Scale: G1 - Minor
Issue Time: 2026 Apr 18 0317 UTC
https://t.co/ZbtuNtJdza

[Bill Steffen @bsteffen]

Meso-discussion from the Storm Prediction Center for eastern Illinois and northwest Indiana...threat of damaging wind and a possible brief tornado. Fairly solid like of thunderstorms from mid-Lake Michigan to Oklahoma continues to move east toward Lower Michigan and Indiana. #miwx #inwx #severe