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

MIC159-072145-
/O.CON.KGRR.TO.W.0007.000000T0000Z-240507T2145Z/
Van Buren MI-
524 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM EDT FOR EASTERN
VAN BUREN COUNTY...

At 524 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Decatur, or 7
miles northeast of Dowagiac, moving northeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado and golf ball size hail.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

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 tornado will be near...
  Decatur around 530 PM EDT.
  Lawton around 535 PM EDT.
  Mattawan around 545 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Kendall, Gobles, Keeler, Glendale, Pine Grove, and Lawrence.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 4207 8621 4216 8622 4242 8579 4242 8576
      4223 8577 4207 8576
TIME...MOT...LOC 2124Z 240DEG 33KT 4206 8601

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN

$$

MJS