Severe Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Grand Rapids, MI
Issued by NWS Grand Rapids, MI
057 WWUS53 KGRR 072250 SVSGRR Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI 650 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024 MIC025-072315- /O.CON.KGRR.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-240507T2315Z/ Calhoun MI- 650 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024 ...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM EDT FOR CALHOUN COUNTY... At 648 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Brownlee Park, or northeast of Battle Creek, moving northeast at 25 mph. A second severe thunderstorm south of Albion was also capable of producing a tornado. Both of the storms have had a history of producing damaging tornadoes. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of Calhoun County, including the following locations... Ceresco, Duck Lake, Marengo, 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 8472 4207 8471 4207 8521 4235 8520 4242 8516 TIME...MOT...LOC 2248Z 244DEG 23KT 4234 8515 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN $$ MJS