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

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

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

At 737 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Galesburg, or 8 miles west of Battle Creek, 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
east central Kalamazoo County, including the following locations...
Augusta 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 4239 8532 4241 8530 4240 8530 4219 8538
      4218 8545 4230 8543
TIME...MOT...LOC 2337Z 217DEG 47KT 4229 8539 

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

$$