Fairgrove Fire Department

06/11/2026

Mesoscale update as of 3:08 pm EDT 6/11/26 - Chief Meteorologist Joel Fritsma

Area number one that we've been watching all day is our early batch of showers and storms that would be our placeholder for deterring severe weather later tonight. Trends continue to show this area of showers and storms moving into western Michigan by 4-5 pm EDT but decaying to just mixed clouds. It may be enough to steal some storm fuel, but rapid atmospheric recovery is happening in tow. For once Lake Michigan being the storm shredder for this first line is not good.

Now you may be asking yourself, why is Lake Michigan not going to deter the squall line later? Well, the atmosphere later today is more synoptically supportive for severe weather, meaning that the entire troposphere is helping drive this second line. Because of the support through all levels of the atmosphere, the driving forces are able to carry and sustain severe weather across the lake that our first batch didn't have. Our jet stream at the mid-levels of the atmosphere is moving into our second area circled in magenta, pulling moisture and storm fuel rapidly north, while also increasing wind shear along the way. A tornado watch has been issued up to Chicago, as 60-80 mph winds, numerous strong tornadoes, and hail 1-2" are expected out to our west. With time, that same area of interest will move into west Michigan as early as 9 pm EDT 6/11/26. The lead hazard in the Lower Peninsula with time will be 60-80 mph winds, and spin-up tornadoes as a close second.

We plan to have a full timing map out here in and hour or so. Stay tuned for updates here at Michigan Storm Chasers, your trusted source for all things weather in the state of Michigan. We will be live during all severe and tornado warnings tonight.

06/11/2026

We are trying to get ahead of tonight early. All probabilities are on the table for tonight.

Tornado and Severe Weather Preparedness Plan

Before a Severe Thunderstorm or Tornado

* Monitor weather forecasts and warnings.
* Have multiple ways to receive alerts (NOAA weather radio, phone alerts, local media).
* Identify a safe shelter location:
* Basement or storm shelter.
* Interior room on the lowest floor.
* Stay away from windows and exterior walls.
* Prepare an emergency kit with:
* Flashlights and batteries.
* First aid supplies.
* Bottled water and nonperishable food.
* Medications.
* Cell phone chargers.
* Important documents.

During a Tornado Warning

* Seek shelter immediately.
* Get as low as possible and protect your head and neck.
* Avoid windows.
* If outdoors or in a vehicle, seek a sturdy building. Do not shelter under overpasses.
* Monitor weather updates until the threat has passed.

After a Severe Storm

* Watch for downed power lines, gas leaks, and debris.
* Check on family members and neighbors.
* Provide first aid if trained.
* Use generators outdoors only.
* Report emergencies to 911.
* Document damage with photos for insurance purposes.

06/11/2026

06/11/2026

Keep your eye on the sky going through this evening. And remember if you see a down power line treat it as if it was live. Stay away and call 911.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Midland and Saginaw County in MI until 9:15pm EDT.

06/09/2026

06/08/2026

Our weekly weather monitor denotes multiple days that we will be watching. This morning, we'd like to turn your attention to Wednesday and Thursday in particular.

June 10th and June 11th will feature excessive heat. Those will be temperatures around 90°F for many across the state (running 10°+ above normal), especially in our most-populated regions, with feels-like temperatures likely breaking triple-digits. This is due to the dews reaching into the mid-70s. Additionally, strong forcing and other atmospheric support will be loaded in for potentially back-to-back severe weather episodes both late Wednesday, and late Thursday. Timing is still coming into view, but these two periods require action plans, and for Thursday, an urgent notice, as the SPC already has semi-high probabilities listed for severe thunderstorms. The main hazard will be damaging/destructive straight-line winds.

Additional thunderstorms are possible in the evening on Saturday according to recent model guidance, and a couple severe thunderstorms may occur later in the day. Needless to say, there's a lot we are watching this week. Copious heat forecasts and severe weather forecasts coming your way throughout the next several days here at MSC. It is imperative that you do not wait for your algorithm to push us in your feed. PLEASE, manually check out our page every couple hours. Thank you.

- Chief Meteorologist Joel Fritsma

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06/08/2026

In regards of the demolition to the wind turbine, hosted by consumers energy . It has been completed and no longer active. Thank you and enjoy your Monday.

06/06/2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of one of our own. You will be missed dearly brother.. rest easy..

Michael Wayne Coyer Obituary

Michael Wayne “Skippy” Coyer, 53, of Fairgrove, died Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Select Medical in Saginaw. He was born May 8, 1973, in Bay City, son of the late Terry and Barbara (Durbin) Coyer.

Michael Graduated from John Glenn High School and immediately started a career in Fire Service. He was a proud firefighter with Kawkawlin Twp Fire Dept, Monitor Twp Fire Department, Bangor Township Fire Department and with his last department on Fairgrove Village Fire Department. He took great pride in helping others and was deeply committed to public service.

He was also a proud coach at Akron Fairgrove schools where he coached Junior High girls’ and boys’ basketball. Michael was also passionate about his sports and could also be found watching and arguing a call for his Detroit Lions, Michigan Wolverines and Alabama Crimson Tide. He was also part of the Pond Pro Pirates at the Saginaw-Bay Ice Arena. Michael enjoyed doing sound engineering for Mandi Layne & The Lost Highway. He cared deeply about people and took care of everyone.

Surviving are his children Khrystyn (Josh) Elledge and Josh Coyer; his grandchildren Josias, Felicity and Matayeh; and his sister Tracey Coyer. Michael is also survived by his Fiancée Barb Rich and her children Kolton and Olivia and many dear friends

Memorial services for Michael will take place at 3 p.m. Friday, June 12th, 2026, at the Ware-Smith-Woolever Funeral Home, 9940 Saginaw Street in Reese. Pastor Jimmy Rilley will officiate. Mike’s family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 1 p.m. until the time of the services.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider Fairgrove Fire Department or Akron-Fairgrove Athletics.

06/06/2026

Hold up, before you go to bed, you should be aware of our incoming squall line.

Here shortly before 11 pm EDT on June 5th, we are monitoring a strong to severe line of storms on, or approaching northern Lake Michigan, currently producing pea size hail, 60 mph winds, and perhaps a few waterspouts. With time, guidance shows this line of storms maintaining its strength, fueling themselves on some excess instability into the Lower Peninsula. Our main hazard, and likely only hazard will be severe winds of 60 mph, however, a less than 3% chance for a tornado is also possible. The SPC in Norman, OK also reintroduced low-end severe weather probabilities for the overnight timeframe, so we will undoubtedly stay up all night monitoring radar for you. Additional pop-up storms are also possible along and south of I-96 between 1-4 am EDT ahead of the squall line.

Shown here is the approximate timing hour-by-hour overnight. If warnings do get issued for wind, make sure you have ways to wake yourself up, including alerts on your phone, and of course a weather radio. Also a good time to remind you all that sirens are not intended to be heard indoors, so if you rely on sirens, have other options as well. Severe is not a guarantee with this being a fringe severe atmosphere, but again, we will be monitoring just in case. Send us all the love (and energy drinks) you can give. Follow us on YouTube or Twitch TV to receive notifications for when we go live as well, if we do.

Time of post, 10:59 pm EDT 6/5/26.

- Chief Meteorologist Joel Fritsma