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2024 [KGRR] GRAND_RAPIDS Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 8
Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product
RADAR Composite at Issuance Time
Storm Based Warning History
238
WFUS53 KGRR 072138
TORGRR
MIC077-159-072245-
/O.NEW.KGRR.TO.W.0008.240507T2138Z-240507T2245Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
538 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Van Buren County in southwestern Michigan...
Kalamazoo County in southwestern Michigan...
* Until 645 PM EDT.
* At 537 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Lawton, or 7 miles south of Paw Paw, moving
northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball 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...
Mattawan around 545 PM EDT.
Kalamazoo and Portage around 550 PM EDT.
Westwood around 555 PM EDT.
Parchment and Comstock Northwest around 600 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Fulton, Comstock, Scotts, Oshtemo, Alamo, and Cooper.
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 4207 8596 4215 8596 4242 8577 4242 8561
4212 8529 4207 8530
TIME...MOT...LOC 2137Z 227DEG 39KT 4211 8584
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
TJT
204
WWUS53 KGRR 072149
SVSGRR
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
549 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
MIC077-159-072245-
/O.CON.KGRR.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240507T2245Z/
Van Buren MI-Kalamazoo MI-
549 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN VAN BUREN AND KALAMAZOO COUNTIES...
At 549 PM EDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
near Mattawan, or 6 miles west of Portage, moving northeast at 45
mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
The tornado will be near...
Kalamazoo, Portage, and Westwood around 555 PM EDT.
Parchment and Comstock Northwest around 600 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Fulton, Comstock, Scotts, Oshtemo, Alamo, and Cooper.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move to
a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4207 8596 4215 8596 4242 8577 4242 8561
4212 8529 4207 8530
TIME...MOT...LOC 2149Z 227DEG 39KT 4220 8571
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
MJS
698
WWUS53 KGRR 072158
SVSGRR
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
558 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
MIC159-072207-
/O.CAN.KGRR.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240507T2245Z/
Van Buren MI-
558 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN VAN BUREN COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled for
Van Buren County.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for southwestern
Michigan. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT
for south central Michigan.
LAT...LON 4228 8577 4229 8576 4238 8557 4212 8529
4207 8530 4207 8576
TIME...MOT...LOC 2157Z 234DEG 30KT 4221 8565
$$
MIC077-072245-
/O.CON.KGRR.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240507T2245Z/
Kalamazoo MI-
558 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM EDT FOR KALAMAZOO
COUNTY...
At 557 PM EDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
near Portage, moving northeast at 35 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
The tornado will be near...
Kalamazoo, Portage, Comstock Northwest, and Westwood around 605 PM
EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Fulton, Comstock, Scotts, and Oshtemo.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not take shelter under highway overpasses. If you
cannot safely drive away from the tornado, as a last resort, either
park your vehicle and stay put, or abandon your vehicle and lie down
in a low lying area and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4228 8577 4229 8576 4238 8557 4212 8529
4207 8530 4207 8576
TIME...MOT...LOC 2157Z 234DEG 30KT 4221 8565
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
MJS
023
WWUS53 KGRR 072228
SVSGRR
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
628 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
MIC077-072237-
/O.CAN.KGRR.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240507T2245Z/
Kalamazoo MI-
628 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR KALAMAZOO COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for southwestern
Michigan. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT
for south central Michigan.
Remember, a Tornado Warning still remains in effect for east central
portions of Kalamazoo County including Galesburg and Climax area.
LAT...LON 4228 8577 4229 8576 4238 8557 4212 8529
4207 8530 4207 8576
TIME...MOT...LOC 2226Z 227DEG 39KT 4244 8532
$$
MJS
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238
WFUS53 KGRR 072138
TORGRR
MIC077-159-072245-
/O.NEW.KGRR.TO.W.0008.240507T2138Z-240507T2245Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
538 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Van Buren County in southwestern Michigan...
Kalamazoo County in southwestern Michigan...
* Until 645 PM EDT.
* At 537 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Lawton, or 7 miles south of Paw Paw, moving
northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Mattawan around 545 PM EDT.
Kalamazoo and Portage around 550 PM EDT.
Westwood around 555 PM EDT.
Parchment and Comstock Northwest around 600 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Fulton, Comstock, Scotts, Oshtemo, Alamo, and Cooper.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4207 8596 4215 8596 4242 8577 4242 8561
4212 8529 4207 8530
TIME...MOT...LOC 2137Z 227DEG 39KT 4211 8584
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
TJT
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204
WWUS53 KGRR 072149
SVSGRR
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
549 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
MIC077-159-072245-
/O.CON.KGRR.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240507T2245Z/
Van Buren MI-Kalamazoo MI-
549 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN VAN BUREN AND KALAMAZOO COUNTIES...
At 549 PM EDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
near Mattawan, or 6 miles west of Portage, moving northeast at 45
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...
Kalamazoo, Portage, and Westwood around 555 PM EDT.
Parchment and Comstock Northwest around 600 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Fulton, Comstock, Scotts, Oshtemo, Alamo, and Cooper.
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 4207 8596 4215 8596 4242 8577 4242 8561
4212 8529 4207 8530
TIME...MOT...LOC 2149Z 227DEG 39KT 4220 8571
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
MJS
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698
WWUS53 KGRR 072158
SVSGRR
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
558 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
MIC159-072207-
/O.CAN.KGRR.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240507T2245Z/
Van Buren MI-
558 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN VAN BUREN COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled for
Van Buren County.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for southwestern
Michigan. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT
for south central Michigan.
LAT...LON 4228 8577 4229 8576 4238 8557 4212 8529
4207 8530 4207 8576
TIME...MOT...LOC 2157Z 234DEG 30KT 4221 8565
$$
MIC077-072245-
/O.CON.KGRR.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240507T2245Z/
Kalamazoo MI-
558 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM EDT FOR KALAMAZOO
COUNTY...
At 557 PM EDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
near Portage, moving northeast at 35 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...
Kalamazoo, Portage, Comstock Northwest, and Westwood around 605 PM
EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Fulton, Comstock, Scotts, and Oshtemo.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not take shelter under highway overpasses. If you
cannot safely drive away from the tornado, as a last resort, either
park your vehicle and stay put, or abandon your vehicle and lie down
in a low lying area and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4228 8577 4229 8576 4238 8557 4212 8529
4207 8530 4207 8576
TIME...MOT...LOC 2157Z 234DEG 30KT 4221 8565
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
MJS
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023
WWUS53 KGRR 072228
SVSGRR
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
628 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
MIC077-072237-
/O.CAN.KGRR.TO.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240507T2245Z/
Kalamazoo MI-
628 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR KALAMAZOO COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for southwestern
Michigan. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT
for south central Michigan.
Remember, a Tornado Warning still remains in effect for east central
portions of Kalamazoo County including Galesburg and Climax area.
LAT...LON 4228 8577 4229 8576 4238 8557 4212 8529
4207 8530 4207 8576
TIME...MOT...LOC 2226Z 227DEG 39KT 4244 8532
$$
MJS
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