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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1205 PM EDT Fri Sep 20 2024

MIZ064-071-201700-
Allegan MI-Van Buren MI-
1205 PM EDT Fri Sep 20 2024

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Van Buren and
Allegan Counties through 100 PM EDT
...

At 1204 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
South Haven, moving east at 55 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...
Allegan...             South Haven...         Paw Paw...
Otsego...              Plainwell...           Hartford...
Mattawan...            Lawton...              Bangor...
Decatur...             Fennville...           Saugatuck...
Martin...              Van Buren SP...        Lake Michigan Beach...
Pine Grove...          Covert...              Ganges...
Keeler...              Douglas...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

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.

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LAT...LON 4207 8622 4224 8622 4224 8637 4235 8630
      4246 8625 4266 8622 4266 8554 4242 8554
      4242 8576 4207 8576
TIME...MOT...LOC 1604Z 262DEG 49KT 4243 8631

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

$$

JC