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WWUS53 KIWX 072150
SVSIWX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
550 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
MIC149-072230-
/O.CON.KIWX.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-240507T2230Z/
St. Joseph MI-
550 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN ST. JOSEPH COUNTY...
At 549 PM EDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Colon, or 10 miles east of Three Rivers, moving east at
35 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
The tornado will be near...
Colon around 555 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Leonidas, Fairfax, Wasepi, and Mendon.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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 4193 8529 4192 8550 4196 8556 4206 8530
TIME...MOT...LOC 2149Z 257DEG 32KT 4196 8543
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
MJ