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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
636 PM EDT Thu Apr 2 2026

MIC077-159-022315-
/O.CON.KGRR.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260402T2315Z/
Van Buren MI-Kalamazoo MI-
636 PM EDT Thu Apr 2 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM EDT FOR EASTERN
VAN BUREN AND NORTHWESTERN KALAMAZOO COUNTIES...

At 636 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Westwood, or near Kalamazoo, moving northeast at 55
mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

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...
  Kalamazoo, Parchment, and Westwood around 640 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
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.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 4223 8568 4227 8584 4242 8570 4242 8545
TIME...MOT...LOC 2236Z 223DEG 49KT 4231 8566

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

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