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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
648 PM EDT Thu Apr 2 2026

MIC027-149-022315-
/O.CON.KIWX.TO.W.0020.000000T0000Z-260402T2315Z/
Cass MI-St. Joseph MI-
648 PM EDT Thu Apr 2 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN CASS AND NORTHWESTERN ST. JOSEPH COUNTIES...

At 647 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Cassopolis, or 9 miles southeast of Dowagiac, moving
northeast at 50 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...
  Marcellus around 655 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Penn,
Vandalia, Diamond Lake, Howardsville, Flowerfield, Paradise Lake,
Donnell Lake, and Wakelee.

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.

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LAT...LON 4184 8597 4187 8604 4207 8593 4207 8561
TIME...MOT...LOC 2247Z 222DEG 42KT 4192 8596 

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

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