An upper level low pressure system tracked across lower Michigan on Thursday, May 25th and prompted the issuance of a Tornado watch for the entire area. Storms initially developed across the thumb, where sunny skies for the bulk of the day allowed that area to destabilize the quickest. Eventually strong storms developed across the rest of the area with severe weather occurring in 11 of the 17 Counties in southeast lower Michigan. The nature of the severe storms was a mixture of large hail and strong winds. Numerous trees were reported down with most of the wind estimates at around 60 MPH. Numerous quarter sized hail reports were received with at least one report of hail the size of ping pong balls.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAPEER, MICHIGAN
From 25-MAY-06 18:50:00 to 25-MAY-06 18:50:00 (EST)
Location: LAPEER
Magnitude: 52 EG
Property damage: 17.5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Central Dispatch reported that several trees and powerlines were blown down near Lapeer by thunderstorm winds. The local newspaper showed a picture of a large tree on top of a house. Property damage was roughly estimated at $15K.

Hail in MACOMB, MICHIGAN
From 25-MAY-06 18:15:00 to 25-MAY-06 18:15:00 (EST)
Location: ROMEO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, MICHIGAN
From 25-MAY-06 18:01:00 to 25-MAY-06 18:01:00 (EST)
Location: DUNDEE
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm winds downed several large limbs in Dundee. A trained spotter estimated winds at 60 MPH.

Thunderstorm Wind in GENESEE, MICHIGAN
From 25-MAY-06 18:25:00 to 25-MAY-06 18:25:00 (EST)
Location: GOODRICH
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree in Goodrich.

Hail in HURON, MICHIGAN
From 25-MAY-06 17:50:00 to 25-MAY-06 17:50:00 (EST)
Location: VERONA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Hail in LAPEER, MICHIGAN
From 25-MAY-06 17:57:00 to 25-MAY-06 17:57:00 (EST)
Location: LAPEER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in GENESEE, MICHIGAN
From 25-MAY-06 17:10:00 to 25-MAY-06 17:10:00 (EST)
Location: ATLAS
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in LAPEER, MICHIGAN
From 25-MAY-06 18:50:00 to 25-MAY-06 18:50:00 (EST)
Location: ATTICA
Magnitude: 52 EG
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Central Dispatch reported that several trees and powerlines were blown down in Attica by thunderstorm winds.

Lightning in LAPEER, MICHIGAN
From 25-MAY-06 19:00:00 to 25-MAY-06 19:00:00 (EST)
Location: MILLVILLE
Property damage: 75K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A two story home in Lapeer county was zapped by lightning, sparking a fire. The home and its contents have smoke and water damage. Total damages were roughly estimated at $75K.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHIAWASSEE, MICHIGAN
From 25-MAY-06 17:30:00 to 25-MAY-06 17:30:00 (EST)
Location: PERRY
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree just west of Perry.

Hail in LAPEER, MICHIGAN
From 25-MAY-06 17:54:00 to 25-MAY-06 17:54:00 (EST)
Location: LAPEER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in OAKLAND, MICHIGAN
From 25-MAY-06 18:05:00 to 25-MAY-06 18:05:00 (EST)
Location: MILFORD
Magnitude: 52 EG
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm winds downed a power pole in Milford.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHTENAW, MICHIGAN
From 25-MAY-06 18:12:00 to 25-MAY-06 18:12:00 (EST)
Location: SALINE
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A trained spotter estimated 60 MPH thunderstorm winds in Saline and reported several large limbs down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LENAWEE, MICHIGAN
From 25-MAY-06 17:20:00 to 25-MAY-06 17:20:00 (EST)
Location: ADRIAN
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 2.5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm winds downed several wires and large tree limbs in Adrian. Several Telephone poles were leaning halfway across East Maumee Street in Adrian.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAPEER, MICHIGAN
From 25-MAY-06 19:05:00 to 25-MAY-06 19:05:00 (EST)
Location: NORTH BRANCH
Magnitude: 52 EG
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Central Dispatch reported that several trees and powerlines were blown down in North Branch by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIVINGSTON, MICHIGAN
From 25-MAY-06 17:57:00 to 25-MAY-06 17:57:00 (EST)
Location: HAMBURG
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm winds downed several trees and large limbs near Hamburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIVINGSTON, MICHIGAN
From 25-MAY-06 18:05:00 to 25-MAY-06 18:05:00 (EST)
Location: HARTLAND
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm winds downed several trees and large limbs near Hartland.

Thunderstorm Wind in OAKLAND, MICHIGAN
From 25-MAY-06 18:25:00 to 25-MAY-06 18:25:00 (EST)
Location: ORTONVILLE
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Trained spotter estimated winds at 60 MPH.

Hail in GENESEE, MICHIGAN
From 25-MAY-06 17:30:00 to 25-MAY-06 17:30:00 (EST)
Location: GOODRICH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in GENESEE, MICHIGAN
From 25-MAY-06 17:13:00 to 25-MAY-06 17:13:00 (EST)
Location: GRAND BLANC
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHTENAW, MICHIGAN
From 25-MAY-06 17:10:00 to 25-MAY-06 17:10:00 (EST)
Location: ANN ARBOR
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm winds downed several trees near Ann Arbor.

Hail in SANILAC, MICHIGAN
From 25-MAY-06 13:45:00 to 25-MAY-06 13:45:00 (EST)
Location: MARLETTE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail in MONROE, MICHIGAN
From 25-MAY-06 16:40:00 to 25-MAY-06 16:40:00 (EST)
Location: NEWPORT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in LIVINGSTON, MICHIGAN
From 25-MAY-06 17:35:00 to 25-MAY-06 17:35:00 (EST)
Location: GREGORY
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm winds downed trees and large limbs in Gregory.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIVINGSTON, MICHIGAN
From 25-MAY-06 17:35:00 to 25-MAY-06 17:35:00 (EST)
Location: FOWLERVILLE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree and several large tree limbs south of Fowlerville.

Hail in SANILAC, MICHIGAN
From 25-MAY-06 14:43:00 to 25-MAY-06 14:43:00 (EST)
Location: DECKER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in LIVINGSTON, MICHIGAN
From 25-MAY-06 17:45:00 to 25-MAY-06 17:45:00 (EST)
Location: HOWELL
Magnitude: 52 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree and several large limbs near Howell.

Hail in WASHTENAW, MICHIGAN
From 25-MAY-06 17:51:00 to 25-MAY-06 17:51:00 (EST)
Location: ANN ARBOR
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in LAPEER, MICHIGAN
From 25-MAY-06 18:37:00 to 25-MAY-06 18:37:00 (EST)
Location: ELBA
Magnitude: 52 EG
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Central Dispatch reported that several trees and powerlines were blown down in Elba by thunderstorm winds.