Headline:
Tornado Warning issued June 16 at 6:53PM EDT until June 16 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 16, 2026 - 3:53pm
Expires:
June 16, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 653 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Cassopolis, or near Dowagiac, moving east at 30 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...
Cassopolis around 700 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Penn,
Vandalia, Diamond Lake, Dailey, La Grange, Paradise Lake, Calvin
Center, Donnell Lake, and Wakelee.
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.
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
Area Description:
Cass, MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Northern Indiana
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov