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

MIC159-022254-
/O.CAN.KGRR.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260402T2315Z/
Van Buren MI-
645 PM EDT Thu Apr 2 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EASTERN 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.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT for southwestern
Michigan.

LAT...LON 4232 8557 4235 8567 4242 8562 4242 8545
TIME...MOT...LOC 2244Z 223DEG 49KT 4240 8555

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

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM EDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL KALAMAZOO COUNTY...

At 644 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Parchment, or 8 miles north of 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
north central Kalamazoo County, including the following locations...
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 4232 8557 4235 8567 4242 8562 4242 8545
TIME...MOT...LOC 2244Z 223DEG 49KT 4240 8555

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

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