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

MIC027-149-022315-
/O.CON.KIWX.TO.W.0020.000000T0000Z-260402T2315Z/
Cass MI-St. Joseph MI-
708 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 708 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Marcellus, or 9 miles northwest of Three Rivers,
moving northeast at 45 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
northeastern Cass and northwestern St. Joseph Counties, including the
following locations... Howardsville and Flowerfield.

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 4198 8576 4202 8582 4207 8581 4207 8561
TIME...MOT...LOC 2308Z 220DEG 31KT 4206 8572 

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

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