Severe Weather Statement
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
611 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024

MIC149-072221-
/O.CAN.KIWX.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-240507T2230Z/
St. Joseph MI-
611 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN ST. JOSEPH COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...

The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for southwestern
Michigan.

&&

LAT...LON 4199 8483 4196 8525 4205 8528 4207 8516
      4207 8483
TIME...MOT...LOC 2211Z 247DEG 37KT 4205 8515

$$

MIC023-072230-
/O.CON.KIWX.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-240507T2230Z/
Branch MI-
611 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024

...TORNADO EMERGENCY FOR UNION CITY, MI...

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM EDT FOR NORTHERN
BRANCH COUNTY...

At 611 PM EDT, a confirmed large and destructive tornado was located
over Union City, or 10 miles northwest of Coldwater, moving northeast
at 45 mph.

TORNADO EMERGENCY for Union City, MI. This is a PARTICULARLY
DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Deadly tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters 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...
  Union City around 615 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Hodunk, Sherwood, South Butler, and Girard.

This includes Interstate 69 in Michigan between mile markers 16 and
21.

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

A large and extremely dangerous tornado is on the ground. Take
immediate tornado precautions. This is an emergency situation.

&&

LAT...LON 4199 8483 4196 8525 4205 8528 4207 8516
      4207 8483
TIME...MOT...LOC 2211Z 247DEG 37KT 4205 8515

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN

$$

MJ