Hamilton Fire Department - Hamilton, Michigan

Please be weather aware today and tomorrow!

⚠️ Severe Weather Expected Across Ottawa County Today and Thursday ⚠️

Ottawa County residents should prepare for two rounds of potentially severe thunderstorms over the next 48 hours.

🌫️ This Morning
Areas of dense fog may reduce visibility, especially near Lake Michigan. Conditions should improve by late morning.

🌡️ This Afternoon
Hot and humid conditions will develop with temperatures near 90 degrees.

⛈️ Round 1: Wednesday Evening (Approximately 5 PM to 9 PM)
Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to move across Ottawa County from west to east.

Potential hazards include:
• Damaging winds over 60 mph
• Large hail
• Frequent lightning
• Heavy rainfall

⛈️ Round 2: Thursday Evening and Overnight
A second round of storms is expected Thursday evening and may be stronger than today's storms.

Potential hazards include:
• Damaging winds
• Large hail
• Isolated tornadoes
• Torrential rainfall
• Localized flooding

🌧️ Flooding Concerns
Repeated rounds of thunderstorms may bring 1 to 4 inches of rain through Thursday night. Localized flooding of roads, low lying areas, and small streams is possible.

✅ Take Action Now
• Secure outdoor furniture and loose items.
• Charge electronic devices.
• Have multiple ways to receive weather warnings, especially overnight.
• Never drive through flooded roadways.

Stay weather aware and monitor trusted sources for updates, watches, and warnings.

For preparedness information, visit www.miOttawa.org/Sheriff/em or call Ottawa County Emergency Management at 616-738-4052.

This weekend we pray for all the families and departments attending the Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend events in Maryland. We especially are thinking of Chief Haverdink's family and Lt. Rob Heuer and Firefighter Jim Ruiz who are attending the ceremonies.