Marquette, Michigan – Large hail and damaging winds could hit communities across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Monday, with severe thunderstorms expected to sweep through the region starting late in the day.
According to the National Weather Service in Marquette, the greatest risk for severe storms will begin Monday afternoon and continue into early Tuesday, impacting cities from Ironwood and Marquette to Escanaba and Sault Ste. Marie. Strongest storms may bring hail larger than an inch in diameter, wind gusts over 60 mph, and brief power outages in affected counties.
Travelers on US-2, M-28, and nearby highways should prepare for sudden hazardous conditions, including reduced visibility and downed branches. Emergency managers urge residents to secure outdoor items, charge mobile devices, and have alternate shelter plans ready if warnings are issued. School districts and businesses may adjust schedules depending on storm severity and timing.
This marks one of the season’s first severe thunderstorm threats for Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, with impacts possible across the broader Upper Midwest.
Weather alerts remain in effect through Tuesday morning, and further advisories could be posted as timing and storm tracks become clearer. Residents are urged to check updates from local agencies and the National Weather Service.
