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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
815 PM EDT Thu May 2 2024

MIZ071-030115-
Van Buren MI-
815 PM EDT Thu May 2 2024

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Van Buren, southern
Allegan and northwestern Kalamazoo Counties through 915 PM EDT
...

At 815 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Hartford, or 10 miles north of Dowagiac, moving northeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Paw Paw...             Hartford...            Mattawan...
Bangor...              Decatur...             Pine Grove...
Keeler...              Lawrence...            Gobles...
Bloomingdale...        Breedsville...         Glendale...
Kendall...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

&&

LAT...LON 4221 8622 4242 8600 4242 8576 4224 8577
      4207 8603 4207 8622
TIME...MOT...LOC 0015Z 223DEG 22KT 4213 8616

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

$$

JC