Tornado Warning

The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a

• Tornado Warning for... East central Van Buren County in southwestern Michigan... Northwestern Kalamazoo County in southwestern Michigan...

• Until 715 PM EDT.

• At 627 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Mattawan, or near Paw Paw, 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 dangerous storm will be near... Kalamazoo, Mattawan, and Westwood around 630 PM EDT. Parchment around 635 PM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Oshtemo, Alamo, and Cooper.

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.