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2024 [KGRR] GRAND_RAPIDS Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 12
Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product
RADAR Composite at Issuance Time
Storm Based Warning History
639
WFUS53 KGRR 072335
TORGRR
MIC025-080030-
/O.NEW.KGRR.TO.W.0012.240507T2335Z-240508T0030Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
735 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 830 PM EDT.
* At 735 PM EDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
was located near Climax, or near Battle Creek, moving northeast at
45 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters 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...
Battle Creek and Brownlee Park around 740 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Pine
Creek, Bedford, Ceresco, Duck Lake, and Marengo.
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 4217 8530 4242 8530 4242 8472 4207 8471
4207 8478
TIME...MOT...LOC 2335Z 246DEG 38KT 4228 8532
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
TJT
566
WWUS53 KGRR 072344
SVSGRR
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
744 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
MIC025-080030-
/O.CON.KGRR.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-240508T0030Z/
Calhoun MI-
744 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM EDT FOR CALHOUN
COUNTY...
At 743 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Battle Creek,
moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters earlier confirmed tornado just west of
Battle Creek near Galesburg.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornado will be near...
Battle Creek and Brownlee Park around 750 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Pine
Creek, Bedford, Ceresco, Duck Lake, and Marengo.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4217 8530 4242 8530 4242 8472 4207 8471
4207 8478
TIME...MOT...LOC 2343Z 246DEG 37KT 4231 8522
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
MJS
301
WWUS53 KGRR 072351
SVSGRR
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
751 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
MIC025-080030-
/O.CON.KGRR.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-240508T0030Z/
Calhoun MI-
751 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM EDT FOR CALHOUN
COUNTY...
At 750 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Brownlee Park, or near Battle Creek, moving
northeast at 40 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 tornadic thunderstorm will track through northern parts of
Calhoun County impacting the following locations... Pine Creek,
Bedford, Ceresco, Duck Lake, and Marengo.
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 4217 8530 4242 8530 4242 8472 4207 8471
4207 8478
TIME...MOT...LOC 2350Z 247DEG 37KT 4233 8513
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
MJS
774
WWUS53 KGRR 080000
SVSGRR
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
800 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
MIC025-080008-
/O.CAN.KGRR.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-240508T0030Z/
Calhoun MI-
800 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CALHOUN COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened, and no longer
appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the tornado warning has been cancelled. A severe remains
in effect for portions of Calhoun County
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for southwestern
Michigan. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT
for south central and southwestern Michigan.
LAT...LON 4217 8530 4242 8530 4242 8472 4207 8471
4207 8478
TIME...MOT...LOC 2356Z 246DEG 38KT 4237 8502
$$
MJS
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639
WFUS53 KGRR 072335
TORGRR
MIC025-080030-
/O.NEW.KGRR.TO.W.0012.240507T2335Z-240508T0030Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
735 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 830 PM EDT.
* At 735 PM EDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
was located near Climax, or near Battle Creek, moving northeast at
45 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Weather spotters 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...
Battle Creek and Brownlee Park around 740 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Pine
Creek, Bedford, Ceresco, Duck Lake, and Marengo.
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 4217 8530 4242 8530 4242 8472 4207 8471
4207 8478
TIME...MOT...LOC 2335Z 246DEG 38KT 4228 8532
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
TJT
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566
WWUS53 KGRR 072344
SVSGRR
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
744 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
MIC025-080030-
/O.CON.KGRR.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-240508T0030Z/
Calhoun MI-
744 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM EDT FOR CALHOUN
COUNTY...
At 743 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Battle Creek,
moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters earlier confirmed tornado just west of
Battle Creek near Galesburg.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornado will be near...
Battle Creek and Brownlee Park around 750 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Pine
Creek, Bedford, Ceresco, Duck Lake, and Marengo.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4217 8530 4242 8530 4242 8472 4207 8471
4207 8478
TIME...MOT...LOC 2343Z 246DEG 37KT 4231 8522
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
MJS
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301
WWUS53 KGRR 072351
SVSGRR
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
751 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
MIC025-080030-
/O.CON.KGRR.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-240508T0030Z/
Calhoun MI-
751 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM EDT FOR CALHOUN
COUNTY...
At 750 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Brownlee Park, or near Battle Creek, moving
northeast at 40 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 tornadic thunderstorm will track through northern parts of
Calhoun County impacting the following locations... Pine Creek,
Bedford, Ceresco, Duck Lake, and Marengo.
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 4217 8530 4242 8530 4242 8472 4207 8471
4207 8478
TIME...MOT...LOC 2350Z 247DEG 37KT 4233 8513
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
MJS
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774
WWUS53 KGRR 080000
SVSGRR
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
800 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
MIC025-080008-
/O.CAN.KGRR.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-240508T0030Z/
Calhoun MI-
800 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CALHOUN COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened, and no longer
appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the tornado warning has been cancelled. A severe remains
in effect for portions of Calhoun County
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for southwestern
Michigan. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT
for south central and southwestern Michigan.
LAT...LON 4217 8530 4242 8530 4242 8472 4207 8471
4207 8478
TIME...MOT...LOC 2356Z 246DEG 38KT 4237 8502
$$
MJS
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