Tornado on the ground in northwest Grand Rapids moving southeast, [View all]

Storm chaser just missed it on Alpine Avenue. Debris flying around, power flashes.

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
822 PM EDT Thu Aug 24 2023

The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Central Kent County in southwestern Michigan...

* Until 845 PM EDT.

* At 821 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Grand Rapids, moving southeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

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...
Grand Rapids, Kentwood, East Grand Rapids, and Rockford around 825
PM EDT.
Gerald R. Ford International Airport around 830 PM EDT.
Lowell around 835 PM EDT.

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.