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2024 [KIWX] NORTHERN_INDIANA Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 11
Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product
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Storm Based Warning History
418
WFUS53 KIWX 072157
TORIWX
MIC023-149-072230-
/O.NEW.KIWX.TO.W.0011.240507T2157Z-240507T2230Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
557 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern St. Joseph County in southwestern Michigan...
Northern Branch County in southwestern Michigan...
* Until 630 PM EDT.
* At 557 PM EDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
was located over Colon, or 13 miles north of Sturgis, 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...
Union City around 605 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Leonidas, Hodunk, Sherwood, South Butler, Girard, and Mendon.
This includes Interstate 69 in Michigan between mile markers 16 and
21.
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.
A large and extremely dangerous tornado is on the ground. Take
immediate tornado precautions. This is an emergency situation.
&&
LAT...LON 4198 8483 4195 8535 4203 8548 4207 8516
4207 8483
TIME...MOT...LOC 2157Z 247DEG 37KT 4199 8533
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN
$$
MJ
251
WWUS53 KIWX 072211
SVSIWX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
611 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
MIC149-072221-
/O.CAN.KIWX.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-240507T2230Z/
St. Joseph MI-
611 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN ST. JOSEPH COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for southwestern
Michigan.
&&
LAT...LON 4199 8483 4196 8525 4205 8528 4207 8516
4207 8483
TIME...MOT...LOC 2211Z 247DEG 37KT 4205 8515
$$
MIC023-072230-
/O.CON.KIWX.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-240507T2230Z/
Branch MI-
611 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
...TORNADO EMERGENCY FOR UNION CITY, MI...
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM EDT FOR NORTHERN
BRANCH COUNTY...
At 611 PM EDT, a confirmed large and destructive tornado was located
over Union City, or 10 miles northwest of Coldwater, moving northeast
at 45 mph.
TORNADO EMERGENCY for Union City, MI. This is a PARTICULARLY
DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Deadly 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...
Union City around 615 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Hodunk, Sherwood, South Butler, and Girard.
This includes Interstate 69 in Michigan between mile markers 16 and
21.
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 an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid
windows. If in a mobile home, a vehicle or outdoors, move to the
closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
A large and extremely dangerous tornado is on the ground. Take
immediate tornado precautions. This is an emergency situation.
&&
LAT...LON 4199 8483 4196 8525 4205 8528 4207 8516
4207 8483
TIME...MOT...LOC 2211Z 247DEG 37KT 4205 8515
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN
$$
MJ
631
WWUS53 KIWX 072224
SVSIWX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
624 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
MIC023-072233-
/O.EXP.KIWX.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-240507T2230Z/
Branch MI-
624 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHERN BRANCH COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT 630
PM EDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for southwestern
Michigan.
Remember, a Tornado Warning still remains in effect for
northwest Branch County until 645 PM EDT.
&&
LAT...LON 4199 8483 4196 8525 4205 8528 4207 8516
4207 8483
TIME...MOT...LOC 2223Z 247DEG 37KT 4210 8500
$$
MJ
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418
WFUS53 KIWX 072157
TORIWX
MIC023-149-072230-
/O.NEW.KIWX.TO.W.0011.240507T2157Z-240507T2230Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
557 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
The National Weather Service in Northern Indiana has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern St. Joseph County in southwestern Michigan...
Northern Branch County in southwestern Michigan...
* Until 630 PM EDT.
* At 557 PM EDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
was located over Colon, or 13 miles north of Sturgis, 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...
Union City around 605 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Leonidas, Hodunk, Sherwood, South Butler, Girard, and Mendon.
This includes Interstate 69 in Michigan between mile markers 16 and
21.
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.
A large and extremely dangerous tornado is on the ground. Take
immediate tornado precautions. This is an emergency situation.
&&
LAT...LON 4198 8483 4195 8535 4203 8548 4207 8516
4207 8483
TIME...MOT...LOC 2157Z 247DEG 37KT 4199 8533
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN
$$
MJ
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251
WWUS53 KIWX 072211
SVSIWX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
611 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
MIC149-072221-
/O.CAN.KIWX.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-240507T2230Z/
St. Joseph MI-
611 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN ST. JOSEPH COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for southwestern
Michigan.
&&
LAT...LON 4199 8483 4196 8525 4205 8528 4207 8516
4207 8483
TIME...MOT...LOC 2211Z 247DEG 37KT 4205 8515
$$
MIC023-072230-
/O.CON.KIWX.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-240507T2230Z/
Branch MI-
611 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
...TORNADO EMERGENCY FOR UNION CITY, MI...
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM EDT FOR NORTHERN
BRANCH COUNTY...
At 611 PM EDT, a confirmed large and destructive tornado was located
over Union City, or 10 miles northwest of Coldwater, moving northeast
at 45 mph.
TORNADO EMERGENCY for Union City, MI. This is a PARTICULARLY
DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Deadly 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...
Union City around 615 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Hodunk, Sherwood, South Butler, and Girard.
This includes Interstate 69 in Michigan between mile markers 16 and
21.
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 an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid
windows. If in a mobile home, a vehicle or outdoors, move to the
closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
A large and extremely dangerous tornado is on the ground. Take
immediate tornado precautions. This is an emergency situation.
&&
LAT...LON 4199 8483 4196 8525 4205 8528 4207 8516
4207 8483
TIME...MOT...LOC 2211Z 247DEG 37KT 4205 8515
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN
$$
MJ
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631
WWUS53 KIWX 072224
SVSIWX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
624 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
MIC023-072233-
/O.EXP.KIWX.TO.W.0011.000000T0000Z-240507T2230Z/
Branch MI-
624 PM EDT Tue May 7 2024
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHERN BRANCH COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT 630
PM EDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for southwestern
Michigan.
Remember, a Tornado Warning still remains in effect for
northwest Branch County until 645 PM EDT.
&&
LAT...LON 4199 8483 4196 8525 4205 8528 4207 8516
4207 8483
TIME...MOT...LOC 2223Z 247DEG 37KT 4210 8500
$$
MJ
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