Region 6 Healthcare Coalition

04/14/2026

Active Week With Severe Weather and Flooding Threats
Severe Weather Potential
This Evening into Early Tuesday Morning
• Scattered thunderstorms may develop after 6pm posing mainly a damaging wind and large hail risk
• A line of thunderstorms likely moves through after midnight posing an additional damaging wind risk
• Localized swaths of 1"-3" of rain over a short time, with urban and poor drainage flooding possible
Tuesday Evening into Tuesday Night
• All severe weather hazards are possible, including tornadoes
• There is potential for this to be a significant severe weather event for central and southern Lower MI
• Depending on the intensity of thunderstorm development, numerous power outages will be possible
• Heavy rainfall and flash flooding of streets and creeks/streams are concerns
• Flooding in urban areas is possible, especially in the Grand Rapids to Lansing (I-96) corridor
Wednesday
• Additional severe thunderstorms are possible along with heavy rainfall
River Flooding
• The Muskegon River is expected to flood this week with moderate to major flooding now forecast
• The Grand River will see water levels again start to rise and may exceed flood stage at a few locations by late in the week
• Additional rain amounts through the week will likely worsen current river forecasts

04/12/2026

Severe Storms and Flooding Possible this Week:
• As we progress through the week, several rounds of rain on already saturated soils will bring increased chances for flooding
• A Flood Watch has been issued for Mason, Lake, Osceola, Clare, Oceana, Newaygo, and Mecosta counties
• The Flood Watch could be extended south
• Monday evening and overnight: first round of severe thunderstorms is possible with large hail and damaging winds
• Tuesday night: second window for severe storms with damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes possible
• The rest of the week will remain active with both flooding and severe storms possible
• Keep up to date with the forecast and future updates

01/19/2026

Incidents like this multi-vehicle accident can rapidly overwhelm EMS resources. The Region 6 Healthcare Coalition provides vital coordination to support EMS, hospitals, and patient care during large-scale emergencies.

01/19/2026

During Monday’s I-196 pileup involving 100+ vehicles, Region 6 Healthcare Coalition quickly activated its Medical Coordination Center (MCC) to support EMS and hospital coordination across West Michigan.

This response highlights the importance of regional partnerships during large-scale emergencies.

📰 Read the full press release here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bsjm0P4jFzQ5a5uX_P7vVmRqqm9RbwYj/view?usp=drive_link

12/12/2025

Lake Effect Snow and Cold Temperatures this Weekend
• Snow begins across West Michigan after 5 PM Friday
• Heaviest snowfall will be west of US 131
• Heaviest Snow will fall tonight into early Saturday morning
• Lake effect snow will linger along the lakeshore through Saturday into Sunday
• 1 to 3 inches expected with locally higher amounts possible, mainly along the lakeshore
• Slick and hazardous road conditions and reduced visibilities will be likely at times.
• Arctic temperatures expected with lows in the single digits to zero possible Sunday and Monday mornings.
• Wind chills below zero possible Saturday evening into Sunday morning.

11/10/2025

- Lake effect snow showers to move back in through this afternoon
- Heaviest additional snow will be along the lakeshore, especially near Pentwater and Ludington
- Quick changes in visibilities and road conditions can be expected under snow bands
- Snow showers will diminish overnight

08/16/2025

🚨 Potential Elimination of Healthcare Coalitions Threatens Michigan’s Emergency Preparedness

The Michigan Region 6 Healthcare Coalition (MI Region 6 HCC) — serving 13 counties and 2 tribes in West Michigan — may face closure due to anticipated federal budget cuts.

“Without sustained funding, we will lose the ability to coordinate emergency response across hospitals, EMS, public health, and emergency management,” said Luke Aurner, Regional Coordinator.

📄 Read the full press release here: https://tinyurl.com/4f8vfdff

07/11/2025

Occasional Thunderstorms, Some Severe Friday and Saturday

Friday morning: Showers/storms possible Southwest Michigan, severe weather not expected.

Friday afternoon/evening: Scattered severe thunderstorms possible, central to southern Lower Michigan, local wind gusts 40-60 mph, chance of a tornado is low but not zero.

Saturday: Scattered severe thunderstorms possible for much of Michigan, local wind gusts 40-60 mph, isolated large hail, chance of a tornado is low but not zero.

Lightning, heavy downpours, minor road flooding possible with any thunderstorm.
Occasional Thunderstorms, Some Severe Friday and Saturday

Friday morning: Showers/storms possible Southwest Michigan, severe weather not expected.

Friday afternoon/evening: Scattered severe thunderstorms possible, central to southern Lower Michigan, local wind gusts 40-60 mph, chance of a tornado is low but not zero.

Saturday: Scattered severe thunderstorms possible for much of Michigan, local wind gusts 40-60 mph, isolated large hail, chance of a tornado is low but not zero.

Lightning, heavy downpours, minor road flooding possible with any thunderstorm.

06/25/2025

Isolated Severe Storms Possible This Afternoon/Evening
- Scattered storms will develop this afternoon/evening, with a few stronger storms possible between 2pm and 10pm
- The best chance for a strong to severe storm is south of a Kalamazoo to Lansing line
- Lightning and heavy rain are possible in any storm with isolated storms capable of damaging winds up to 60 mph

06/23/2025

Heat Expected into Tuesday
- Temperatures of 90+ degrees expected for Saturday through Tuesday
- Humid conditions combined with hot temperatures will produce heat indices 100+ Sat and Sun
- Limited relief from heat at night for vulnerable populations without air conditioning
- Advisories possible for Monday and Tuesday also, but heat indices may stay below 100F

Small chance for strong to severe storm tonight
- Best chance after midnight tonight through daybreak
- Main threat is large hail to quarter sized, and locally heavy downpours

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05/16/2025

Based on current strength of the storms to the West and the storm environment over Lower Michigan A tornado watch has been issued for much of Lower Michigan.

05/15/2025

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