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2024 [KGRR] GRAND_RAPIDS Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 10
Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product
RADAR Composite at Issuance Time
Storm Based Warning History
826
WFUS53 KGRR 072213
TORGRR
MIC025-072315-
/O.NEW.KGRR.TO.W.0010.240507T2213Z-240507T2315Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
613 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Calhoun County in south central Michigan...
* Until 715 PM EDT.
* At 613 PM EDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
was located near Burlington, or 9 miles northwest of Coldwater,
moving northeast at 45 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
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...
Homer around 630 PM EDT.
Albion around 635 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Pine
Creek, Marengo, Bedford, Athens, Ceresco, Duck Lake, and Tekonsha.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. 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 4242 8530 4242 8472 4207 8471 4207 8529
TIME...MOT...LOC 2213Z 233DEG 38KT 4207 8509
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
TJT
325
WWUS53 KGRR 072222
SVSGRR
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
622 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
MIC025-072315-
/O.CON.KGRR.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-240507T2315Z/
Calhoun MI-
622 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM EDT FOR CALHOUN
COUNTY...
At 620 PM EDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Burlington, or 11 miles south of Marshall, moving
northeast at 40 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
The tornado will be near...
Albion, Tekonsha and Homer around 635 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Pine
Creek, Marengo, Bedford, Athens, Ceresco, Duck Lake, and Tekonsha.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not take shelter under highway overpasses. If you
cannot safely drive away from the tornado, as a last resort, either
park your vehicle and stay put, or abandon your vehicle and lie down
in a low lying area and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4242 8530 4242 8472 4207 8471 4207 8529
TIME...MOT...LOC 2220Z 234DEG 35KT 4211 8503
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
MJS
103
WWUS53 KGRR 072235
SVSGRR
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
635 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
MIC025-072315-
/O.CON.KGRR.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-240507T2315Z/
Calhoun MI-
635 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM EDT FOR CALHOUN
COUNTY...
At 633 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Battle Creek, moving northeast at 30 mph. A second
severe thunderstorm in south central Calhoun County was approaching
Homer. Both of these storms have had a history of producing damaging
tornadoes.
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...
Battle Creek and Brownlee Park around 640 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Pine
Creek, Marengo, Bedford, Athens, Ceresco, Duck Lake, and Tekonsha.
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 4242 8530 4242 8472 4207 8471 4207 8529
TIME...MOT...LOC 2233Z 246DEG 28KT 4233 8525
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
MJS
057
WWUS53 KGRR 072250
SVSGRR
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
650 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
MIC025-072315-
/O.CON.KGRR.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-240507T2315Z/
Calhoun MI-
650 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM EDT FOR CALHOUN
COUNTY...
At 648 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Brownlee Park, or northeast of Battle Creek,
moving northeast at 25 mph. A second severe thunderstorm south of
Albion was also capable of producing a tornado. Both of the storms
have had a history of producing damaging tornadoes.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
Calhoun County, including the following locations... Ceresco, Duck
Lake, Marengo, and Tekonsha.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4242 8472 4207 8471 4207 8521 4235 8520
4242 8516
TIME...MOT...LOC 2248Z 244DEG 23KT 4234 8515
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
MJS
303
WWUS53 KGRR 072303
SVSGRR
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
703 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
MIC025-072315-
/O.CON.KGRR.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-240507T2315Z/
Calhoun MI-
703 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM EDT FOR CALHOUN
COUNTY...
At 702 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Burlington, or 8 miles south of Marshall, moving
east at 30 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...
Homer around 715 PM EDT.
Albion around 725 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Ceresco, Duck Lake, Marengo, and Tekonsha.
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 4242 8472 4207 8471 4207 8521 4235 8520
4242 8516
TIME...MOT...LOC 2302Z 255DEG 27KT 4214 8501
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
MJS
498
WWUS53 KGRR 072314
SVSGRR
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
714 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
MIC025-072320-
/O.EXP.KGRR.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-240507T2315Z/
Calhoun MI-
714 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CALHOUN COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT 715 PM
EDT...
The storms which prompted the tornado warning had weakened slightly.
A severe thunderstorm warning does remain in effect for Calhoun
County. Residents should monitor the latest severe weather warnings
closely.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for south central
Michigan.
Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for
for Calhoun County.
LAT...LON 4242 8472 4207 8471 4207 8521 4235 8520
4242 8516
TIME...MOT...LOC 2310Z 233DEG 38KT 4218 8494
$$
MJS
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826
WFUS53 KGRR 072213
TORGRR
MIC025-072315-
/O.NEW.KGRR.TO.W.0010.240507T2213Z-240507T2315Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
613 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Calhoun County in south central Michigan...
* Until 715 PM EDT.
* At 613 PM EDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
was located near Burlington, or 9 miles northwest of Coldwater,
moving northeast at 45 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
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...
Homer around 630 PM EDT.
Albion around 635 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Pine
Creek, Marengo, Bedford, Athens, Ceresco, Duck Lake, and Tekonsha.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. 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 4242 8530 4242 8472 4207 8471 4207 8529
TIME...MOT...LOC 2213Z 233DEG 38KT 4207 8509
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
TJT
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325
WWUS53 KGRR 072222
SVSGRR
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
622 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
MIC025-072315-
/O.CON.KGRR.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-240507T2315Z/
Calhoun MI-
622 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM EDT FOR CALHOUN
COUNTY...
At 620 PM EDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Burlington, or 11 miles south of Marshall, moving
northeast at 40 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
The tornado will be near...
Albion, Tekonsha and Homer around 635 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Pine
Creek, Marengo, Bedford, Athens, Ceresco, Duck Lake, and Tekonsha.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not take shelter under highway overpasses. If you
cannot safely drive away from the tornado, as a last resort, either
park your vehicle and stay put, or abandon your vehicle and lie down
in a low lying area and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4242 8530 4242 8472 4207 8471 4207 8529
TIME...MOT...LOC 2220Z 234DEG 35KT 4211 8503
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
MJS
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103
WWUS53 KGRR 072235
SVSGRR
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
635 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
MIC025-072315-
/O.CON.KGRR.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-240507T2315Z/
Calhoun MI-
635 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM EDT FOR CALHOUN
COUNTY...
At 633 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Battle Creek, moving northeast at 30 mph. A second
severe thunderstorm in south central Calhoun County was approaching
Homer. Both of these storms have had a history of producing damaging
tornadoes.
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...
Battle Creek and Brownlee Park around 640 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Pine
Creek, Marengo, Bedford, Athens, Ceresco, Duck Lake, and Tekonsha.
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 4242 8530 4242 8472 4207 8471 4207 8529
TIME...MOT...LOC 2233Z 246DEG 28KT 4233 8525
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
MJS
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057
WWUS53 KGRR 072250
SVSGRR
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
650 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
MIC025-072315-
/O.CON.KGRR.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-240507T2315Z/
Calhoun MI-
650 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM EDT FOR CALHOUN
COUNTY...
At 648 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Brownlee Park, or northeast of Battle Creek,
moving northeast at 25 mph. A second severe thunderstorm south of
Albion was also capable of producing a tornado. Both of the storms
have had a history of producing damaging tornadoes.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
Calhoun County, including the following locations... Ceresco, Duck
Lake, Marengo, and Tekonsha.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4242 8472 4207 8471 4207 8521 4235 8520
4242 8516
TIME...MOT...LOC 2248Z 244DEG 23KT 4234 8515
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
MJS
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303
WWUS53 KGRR 072303
SVSGRR
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
703 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
MIC025-072315-
/O.CON.KGRR.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-240507T2315Z/
Calhoun MI-
703 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM EDT FOR CALHOUN
COUNTY...
At 702 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Burlington, or 8 miles south of Marshall, moving
east at 30 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...
Homer around 715 PM EDT.
Albion around 725 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Ceresco, Duck Lake, Marengo, and Tekonsha.
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 4242 8472 4207 8471 4207 8521 4235 8520
4242 8516
TIME...MOT...LOC 2302Z 255DEG 27KT 4214 8501
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
MJS
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498
WWUS53 KGRR 072314
SVSGRR
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
714 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
MIC025-072320-
/O.EXP.KGRR.TO.W.0010.000000T0000Z-240507T2315Z/
Calhoun MI-
714 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CALHOUN COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT 715 PM
EDT...
The storms which prompted the tornado warning had weakened slightly.
A severe thunderstorm warning does remain in effect for Calhoun
County. Residents should monitor the latest severe weather warnings
closely.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for south central
Michigan.
Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for
for Calhoun County.
LAT...LON 4242 8472 4207 8471 4207 8521 4235 8520
4242 8516
TIME...MOT...LOC 2310Z 233DEG 38KT 4218 8494
$$
MJS
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