Severe thunderstorms force cancellation of Grand Haven's 'Parade of Ships' event

Grand Haven’s Parade of Ships, part of the 102nd Coast Guard Festival, has been canceled due to approaching severe weather. The festival said a line of storms is forecast to cross Michigan from north to south between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., bringing scattered wind gusts that could exceed 75 mph. The parade, scheduled for 1 p.m. along the eastern shore of Lake Michigan, would have featured the USCGC MACKINAW and USCGC NEAH BAY, along with the decommissioned USCGC SUNDEW, sailing into the Grand Haven port. Residents were urged to monitor conditions and use multiple warning sources.