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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
711 AM EDT Tue Jun 25 2024

MIZ071-072-251200-
Kalamazoo MI-Van Buren MI-
711 AM EDT Tue Jun 25 2024

...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Van Buren and
Kalamazoo Counties through 800 AM EDT...

At 710 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near South Haven to near Gull Lake. Movement
was south at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Kalamazoo...           Portage...             South Haven...
Paw Paw...             Vicksburg...           Hartford...
Galesburg...           Mattawan...            Lawton...
Bangor...              Decatur...             Parchment...
Schoolcraft...         Climax...              Richland...
Westwood...            Comstock Northwest...  Van Buren SP...
Gull Lake...           Lake Michigan Beach...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Gusty winds may arrive before the heavy rain. Frequent cloud to
ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can
strike in areas where it is not currently raining. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 AM EDT for
south central and southwestern Michigan.

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LAT...LON 4207 8622 4224 8622 4224 8637 4242 8627
      4242 8530 4207 8529
TIME...MOT...LOC 1109Z 343DEG 37KT 4244 8625 4240 8539

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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