Headline:
Tornado Warning issued April 2 at 6:45PM EDT until April 2 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 2, 2026 - 3:45pm
Expires:
April 2, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 644 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Parchment, or 8 miles north of Kalamazoo, 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
north central Kalamazoo County, including the following locations...
Cooper.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Kalamazoo, MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender: