Michigan Tornado Warning Extreme | Effective 04-14-2026 20:17

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued April 14 at 11:17PM EDT until April 14 at 11:45PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 14, 2026 - 8:17pm
Expires: 
April 14, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description: 
TORGRR The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Gratiot County in central Michigan... * Until 1145 PM EDT. * At 1116 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located 6 miles west of Marion Springs, or 8 miles southeast of Ithaca, moving east at 40 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 southeastern Gratiot County, including the following locations... Ashley.
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. Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 11:45 PM EDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 11:45 PM EDT. Busque refugio ahora en un sotano o en el interior de un cuarto en el nivel mas bajo de un edificio seguro. Si esta al aire libre, en una casa movil, o en un vehiculo, debe ir al edificio seguro mas cercano y protegerse de proyectiles. Consulte los medios informativos.
Area Description: 
Gratiot, MI
Forcast Office: 
NWS Grand Rapids MI
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov