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WFUS53 KGRR 170200
TORGRR
MIC005-077-159-170245-
/O.NEW.KGRR.TO.W.0014.240617T0200Z-240617T0245Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1000 PM EDT Sun Jun 16 2024

The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Van Buren County in southwestern Michigan...
  Southeastern Allegan County in southwestern Michigan...
  Northwestern Kalamazoo County in southwestern Michigan...

* Until 1045 PM EDT.

* At 959 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located 7 miles southwest
  of Otsego, or 11 miles northwest of Kalamazoo, moving east at 30
  mph. Fire department confirmed tornado east of Gobles.

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Law enforcement confirmed tornado.

  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.

* The tornado will be near...
  Otsego around 1005 PM EDT.
  Plainwell around 1010 PM EDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 4228 8583 4240 8592 4259 8555 4236 8554
TIME...MOT...LOC 0159Z 253DEG 27KT 4237 8577

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

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