Severe Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Grand Rapids, MI

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
635 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024

MIC025-072315-
/O.CON.KGRR.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-240507T2315Z/
Calhoun MI-
635 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM EDT FOR CALHOUN
COUNTY...

At 633 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Battle Creek, moving northeast at 30 mph.  A second
severe thunderstorm in south central Calhoun County was approaching
Homer. Both of these storms have had a history of producing damaging
tornadoes.

HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is
         likely.

This dangerous storm will be near...
  Battle Creek and Brownlee Park around 640 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Pine
Creek, Marengo, Bedford, Athens, Ceresco, Duck Lake, and Tekonsha.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 4242 8530 4242 8472 4207 8471 4207 8529
TIME...MOT...LOC 2233Z 246DEG 28KT 4233 8525

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

MJS