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

MIC077-022345-
/O.CON.KGRR.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260402T2345Z/
Kalamazoo MI-
727 PM EDT Thu Apr 2 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM EDT FOR EASTERN
KALAMAZOO COUNTY...

At 727 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Vicksburg, or near Portage, moving northeast at 40
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...
  Portage around 730 PM EDT.
  Galesburg around 735 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Augusta, Comstock, and Scotts.

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 4242 8550 4242 8530 4240 8530 4218 8538
      4211 8547 4214 8563
TIME...MOT...LOC 2327Z 235DEG 36KT 4218 8550

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

$$

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