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Mecosta County Emergency Management
Monday May 20th, 2024 :: 07:04 p.m. EDT

Alert

Tornado Warning until 07:45PM

TORGRR The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a

* Tornado Warning for... Mecosta County in central Michigan...

* Until 745 PM EDT.

* At 703 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Morley, or 10 miles south of Big Rapids, moving northeast at 60 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... Canadian Lakes around 710 PM EDT.

* AFFECTED AREAS: MECOSTA, MI

Instructions:

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.

Address/Location
Mecosta County Emergency Management
14485 Northland Dr
Big Rapids, MI 49307

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 231-592-9484

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Alert Details

Severity:
Extreme - Extraordinary threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Tornado Warning

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