SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT ISSUED

The National Weather Service has issued a Significant Weather Advisory for a line of strong thunderstorms that is moving through the area at 45 MPH.  They are entering the North Zone now, the south zone should see them before 1 AM.  Downpours and gusty winds are the main threats.  Here's the Grand Rapids NEXRAD at 11 PM for you:

Grand Rapids NEXRAD Reflectivity

Notice the squall line curving back from just west of Lansing, down through Kalamazoo and Paw Paw, then out to Benton Harbor and Lake Michigan.  Right now the advisory covers Calhoun, Eaton, Ingham, and Jackson counties, but don't be surprised to see additional statements covering the other counties in the blog issued later.  Secure anything you don't want blown away, and if you must travel in the next couple of hours, please use caution!!!