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2019 [KDTX] DETROIT Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 2

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Storm Based Warning History

083 
WFUS53 KDTX 142301
TORDTX
MIC049-155-142330-
/O.NEW.KDTX.TO.W.0002.190314T2301Z-190314T2330Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
701 PM EDT THU MAR 14 2019

The National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Shiawassee County in southeastern Michigan...
  Northwestern Genesee County in southeastern Michigan...

* Until 730 PM EDT.
    
* At 700 PM EDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
  over Durand, moving northeast at 60 mph.

  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  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...
  Swartz Creek around 710 PM EDT.
  Flushing around 715 PM EDT.
  Beecher around 720 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Juddville and Vernon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. 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 4286 8402 4300 8410 4313 8393 4313 8371
      4293 8380
TIME...MOT...LOC 2300Z 239DEG 53KT 4295 8399 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

SC
584 
WWUS53 KDTX 142305
SVSDTX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
705 PM EDT THU MAR 14 2019

MIC049-155-142330-
/O.CON.KDTX.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190314T2330Z/
Shiawassee MI-Genesee MI-
705 PM EDT THU MAR 14 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN SHIAWASSEE AND NORTHWESTERN GENESEE COUNTIES...
    
At 704 PM EDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
over Lennon, or near Durand, moving northeast at 60 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

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...
  Flushing around 715 PM EDT.
  Beecher around 720 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Juddville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. 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 4289 8400 4304 8405 4313 8393 4313 8371
      4293 8380
TIME...MOT...LOC 2304Z 238DEG 51KT 4298 8393 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

AA
392 
WWUS53 KDTX 142312
SVSDTX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
712 PM EDT THU MAR 14 2019

MIC155-142320-
/O.CAN.KDTX.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190314T2330Z/
Shiawassee MI-
712 PM EDT THU MAR 14 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN SHIAWASSEE COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
southeastern Michigan.

LAT...LON 4291 8392 4310 8393 4313 8393 4313 8371
      4293 8380
TIME...MOT...LOC 2310Z 238DEG 48KT 4302 8385 

$$

MIC049-142330-
/O.CON.KDTX.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190314T2330Z/
Genesee MI-
712 PM EDT THU MAR 14 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM EDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN GENESEE COUNTY...
    
At 710 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Flushing, moving northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

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.

This dangerous storm will be near...
  Beecher around 720 PM EDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 4291 8392 4310 8393 4313 8393 4313 8371
      4293 8380
TIME...MOT...LOC 2310Z 238DEG 48KT 4302 8385 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

AA
214 
WWUS53 KDTX 142321
SVSDTX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
721 PM EDT THU MAR 14 2019

MIC049-142330-
/O.EXP.KDTX.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190314T2330Z/
Genesee MI-
721 PM EDT THU MAR 14 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN GENESEE COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
730 PM EDT...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning will 
be allowed to expire.  However hail and gusty winds are still 
possible with this thunderstorm.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
southeastern Michigan.

LAT...LON 4291 8392 4310 8393 4313 8393 4313 8371
      4293 8380
TIME...MOT...LOC 2320Z 239DEG 53KT 4310 8367 

$$

AA
Permalink to 201903142301-KDTX-WFUS53-TORDTX
083 
WFUS53 KDTX 142301
TORDTX
MIC049-155-142330-
/O.NEW.KDTX.TO.W.0002.190314T2301Z-190314T2330Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
701 PM EDT THU MAR 14 2019

The National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northeastern Shiawassee County in southeastern Michigan...
  Northwestern Genesee County in southeastern Michigan...

* Until 730 PM EDT.
    
* At 700 PM EDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
  over Durand, moving northeast at 60 mph.

  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  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...
  Swartz Creek around 710 PM EDT.
  Flushing around 715 PM EDT.
  Beecher around 720 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Juddville and Vernon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. 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 4286 8402 4300 8410 4313 8393 4313 8371
      4293 8380
TIME...MOT...LOC 2300Z 239DEG 53KT 4295 8399 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

SC
Permalink to 201903142305-KDTX-WWUS53-SVSDTX
584 
WWUS53 KDTX 142305
SVSDTX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
705 PM EDT THU MAR 14 2019

MIC049-155-142330-
/O.CON.KDTX.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190314T2330Z/
Shiawassee MI-Genesee MI-
705 PM EDT THU MAR 14 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN SHIAWASSEE AND NORTHWESTERN GENESEE COUNTIES...
    
At 704 PM EDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
over Lennon, or near Durand, moving northeast at 60 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

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...
  Flushing around 715 PM EDT.
  Beecher around 720 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Juddville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. 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 4289 8400 4304 8405 4313 8393 4313 8371
      4293 8380
TIME...MOT...LOC 2304Z 238DEG 51KT 4298 8393 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

AA
Permalink to 201903142312-KDTX-WWUS53-SVSDTX
392 
WWUS53 KDTX 142312
SVSDTX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
712 PM EDT THU MAR 14 2019

MIC155-142320-
/O.CAN.KDTX.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190314T2330Z/
Shiawassee MI-
712 PM EDT THU MAR 14 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN SHIAWASSEE COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
southeastern Michigan.

LAT...LON 4291 8392 4310 8393 4313 8393 4313 8371
      4293 8380
TIME...MOT...LOC 2310Z 238DEG 48KT 4302 8385 

$$

MIC049-142330-
/O.CON.KDTX.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190314T2330Z/
Genesee MI-
712 PM EDT THU MAR 14 2019

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM EDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN GENESEE COUNTY...
    
At 710 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Flushing, moving northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

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.

This dangerous storm will be near...
  Beecher around 720 PM EDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 4291 8392 4310 8393 4313 8393 4313 8371
      4293 8380
TIME...MOT...LOC 2310Z 238DEG 48KT 4302 8385 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...1.00IN

$$

AA
Permalink to 201903142321-KDTX-WWUS53-SVSDTX
214 
WWUS53 KDTX 142321
SVSDTX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
721 PM EDT THU MAR 14 2019

MIC049-142330-
/O.EXP.KDTX.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190314T2330Z/
Genesee MI-
721 PM EDT THU MAR 14 2019

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN GENESEE COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
730 PM EDT...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning will 
be allowed to expire.  However hail and gusty winds are still 
possible with this thunderstorm.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
southeastern Michigan.

LAT...LON 4291 8392 4310 8393 4313 8393 4313 8371
      4293 8380
TIME...MOT...LOC 2320Z 239DEG 53KT 4310 8367 

$$

AA

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