Tornado Warning Issued As Severe Storm Moves Toward Kalamazoo
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Summary
- A tornado warning was issued for parts of Kalamazoo County and southeastern Van Buren County in Michigan as a severe thunderstorm with potential tornado activity moved through the area.
- Residents in the storm's path, including communities such as Portage and Kalamazoo, were advised to seek immediate shelter due to the risk of flying debris and potential damage to structures. The warning was set to remain in effect until 7:45 PM EDT.
Timeline
The Tornado Warning remains in effect until 7:45 PM EDT.
Residents in the warning area are urged to seek shelter immediately in a basement or interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building and stay away from windows until the storm passes.
Citizen user video from the area shows the surrounding conditions as the storm moves through, with officials warning that flying debris could pose a serious danger to anyone caught outdoors. Mobile homes may be damaged or destroyed, and damage to roofs, windows, vehicles, and trees is possible.
Communities including Portage, Schoolcraft, Kalamazoo, Westwood, Parchment, Comstock Northwest, Galesburg, Richland, and Gull Lake may be in the storm’s path as it continues moving across the region.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids, radar indicated rotation within the storm around 7:00 PM, when it was located near Marcellus, roughly 10 miles northwest of Three Rivers, moving northeast at about 55 mph.
A Tornado Warning has been issued for parts of Kalamazoo County and southeastern Van Buren County as a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado moves through southwestern Michigan.
According to a Citizen user, a tornado warning has been issued.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
The Tornado Warning remains in effect until 7:45 PM EDT.
Residents in the warning area are urged to seek shelter immediately in a basement or interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building and stay away from windows until the storm passes.
Citizen user video from the area shows the surrounding conditions as the storm moves through, with officials warning that flying debris could pose a serious danger to anyone caught outdoors. Mobile homes may be damaged or destroyed, and damage to roofs, windows, vehicles, and trees is possible.
Communities including Portage, Schoolcraft, Kalamazoo, Westwood, Parchment, Comstock Northwest, Galesburg, Richland, and Gull Lake may be in the storm’s path as it continues moving across the region.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids, radar indicated rotation within the storm around 7:00 PM, when it was located near Marcellus, roughly 10 miles northwest of Three Rivers, moving northeast at about 55 mph.
A Tornado Warning has been issued for parts of Kalamazoo County and southeastern Van Buren County as a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado moves through southwestern Michigan.
According to a Citizen user, a tornado warning has been issued.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
The Tornado Warning remains in effect until 7:45 PM EDT.
Residents in the warning area are urged to seek shelter immediately in a basement or interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building and stay away from windows until the storm passes.
Citizen user video from the area shows the surrounding conditions as the storm moves through, with officials warning that flying debris could pose a serious danger to anyone caught outdoors. Mobile homes may be damaged or destroyed, and damage to roofs, windows, vehicles, and trees is possible.
Communities including Portage, Schoolcraft, Kalamazoo, Westwood, Parchment, Comstock Northwest, Galesburg, Richland, and Gull Lake may be in the storm’s path as it continues moving across the region.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids, radar indicated rotation within the storm around 7:00 PM, when it was located near Marcellus, roughly 10 miles northwest of Three Rivers, moving northeast at about 55 mph.
A Tornado Warning has been issued for parts of Kalamazoo County and southeastern Van Buren County as a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado moves through southwestern Michigan.
According to a Citizen user, a tornado warning has been issued.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
The Tornado Warning remains in effect until 7:45 PM EDT.
Residents in the warning area are urged to seek shelter immediately in a basement or interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building and stay away from windows until the storm passes.
Citizen user video from the area shows the surrounding conditions as the storm moves through, with officials warning that flying debris could pose a serious danger to anyone caught outdoors. Mobile homes may be damaged or destroyed, and damage to roofs, windows, vehicles, and trees is possible.
Communities including Portage, Schoolcraft, Kalamazoo, Westwood, Parchment, Comstock Northwest, Galesburg, Richland, and Gull Lake may be in the storm’s path as it continues moving across the region.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids, radar indicated rotation within the storm around 7:00 PM, when it was located near Marcellus, roughly 10 miles northwest of Three Rivers, moving northeast at about 55 mph.
A Tornado Warning has been issued for parts of Kalamazoo County and southeastern Van Buren County as a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado moves through southwestern Michigan.
According to a Citizen user, a tornado warning has been issued.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
The Tornado Warning remains in effect until 7:45 PM EDT.
Residents in the warning area are urged to seek shelter immediately in a basement or interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building and stay away from windows until the storm passes.
Citizen user video from the area shows the surrounding conditions as the storm moves through, with officials warning that flying debris could pose a serious danger to anyone caught outdoors. Mobile homes may be damaged or destroyed, and damage to roofs, windows, vehicles, and trees is possible.
Communities including Portage, Schoolcraft, Kalamazoo, Westwood, Parchment, Comstock Northwest, Galesburg, Richland, and Gull Lake may be in the storm’s path as it continues moving across the region.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids, radar indicated rotation within the storm around 7:00 PM, when it was located near Marcellus, roughly 10 miles northwest of Three Rivers, moving northeast at about 55 mph.
A Tornado Warning has been issued for parts of Kalamazoo County and southeastern Van Buren County as a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado moves through southwestern Michigan.
According to a Citizen user, a tornado warning has been issued.
This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.
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