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Tornado Warning 2, NWS Detroit, MI

June 26, 2021Shiawassee County, Michigan

NWS Detroit, MI issued this tornado warning at Jun 26, 2021, 6:05 PM EDT for Shiawassee County, Michigan. It was in force for 55 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Jun 26, 2021, 6:05 PM EDT (22:05 UTC)
Expired
Jun 26, 2021, 7:00 PM EDT
In force
55 min
Issued by
NWS Detroit, MI
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Radar indicated
Hail
0.0 in

County Shiawassee County, MI

The radar

The Detroit radar (KDTX), 61 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:08 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Jun 26, 4:04 PM EDTTornado WatchSPC6 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Detroit, MI (KDTX), launched 12:00Z, 10.1 hours before the alert went out and 63 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Detroit, MI at 12:00Z on 2021-06-26Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 492 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Detroit, MI at 12:00Z on 2021-06-26The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 90 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
492 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-3 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
493 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
42 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
90 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
139 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.2
Supercell composite
1.5

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The text

As transmitted.

613 
WFUS53 KDTX 262205
TORDTX
MIC155-262300-
/O.NEW.KDTX.TO.W.0002.210626T2205Z-210626T2300Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
605 PM EDT Sat Jun 26 2021

The National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southern Shiawassee County in southeastern Michigan...

* Until 700 PM EDT.
    
* At 605 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Haslett, moving northeast at 25 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.

* Locations impacted include...
  Perry, Morrice, Owosso, Bancroft, Corunna, Durand and Lennon.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4284 8436 4301 8412 4308 8393 4278 8392
      4277 8418 4278 8436
TIME...MOT...LOC 2205Z 229DEG 23KT 4273 8440 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

SC
5 follow-up statements
724 
WWUS53 KDTX 262214
SVSDTX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
614 PM EDT Sat Jun 26 2021

MIC155-262300-
/O.CON.KDTX.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210626T2300Z/
Shiawassee MI-
614 PM EDT Sat Jun 26 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM EDT FOR SOUTHERN
SHIAWASSEE COUNTY...
    
At 613 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Williamston, or near Haslett, moving northeast at 35
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.

Locations impacted include...
Owosso, Durand, Perry, Corunna, Morrice, Byron, Bancroft, Lennon,
Vernon, Juddville and Shaftsburg.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4284 8436 4301 8412 4308 8393 4278 8392
      4277 8418 4278 8436
TIME...MOT...LOC 2213Z 241DEG 30KT 4276 8430 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

KDK
738 
WWUS53 KDTX 262222
SVSDTX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
622 PM EDT Sat Jun 26 2021

MIC155-262300-
/O.CON.KDTX.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210626T2300Z/
Shiawassee MI-
622 PM EDT Sat Jun 26 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM EDT FOR SOUTHERN
SHIAWASSEE COUNTY...
    
At 621 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado 
was located over Perry, moving northeast at 25 mph. Another cell 
capable of producing a tornado was located near East Lansing, moving 
northeast at 25mph.

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.

Locations impacted include...
Owosso, Durand, Perry, Corunna, Morrice, Byron, Bancroft, Lennon,
Vernon, Juddville and Shaftsburg.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4284 8436 4301 8412 4308 8393 4278 8392
      4277 8418 4278 8436
TIME...MOT...LOC 2221Z 229DEG 23KT 4280 8424 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

KDK
821 
WWUS53 KDTX 262233
SVSDTX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
633 PM EDT Sat Jun 26 2021

MIC155-262300-
/O.CON.KDTX.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210626T2300Z/
Shiawassee MI-
633 PM EDT Sat Jun 26 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM EDT FOR SOUTHERN
SHIAWASSEE COUNTY...
    
At 632 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado 
was located over Morrice, or near Perry, moving northeast at 25 mph. 
Another cell capable of producing a tornado was located near 
Haslett, moving northeast at 25mph.

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.

Locations impacted include...
Durand, Perry, Corunna, Morrice, Byron, Bancroft, Lennon, Vernon and
Shaftsburg.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4284 8436 4296 8418 4304 8403 4308 8393
      4278 8392 4277 8418 4278 8436
TIME...MOT...LOC 2232Z 242DEG 24KT 4281 8415 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

KDK
504 
WWUS53 KDTX 262244
SVSDTX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
644 PM EDT Sat Jun 26 2021

MIC155-262300-
/O.CON.KDTX.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210626T2300Z/
Shiawassee MI-
644 PM EDT Sat Jun 26 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM EDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN SHIAWASSEE COUNTY...
    
At 644 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Durand, moving northeast at 35 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.

Locations impacted include...
Durand, Perry, Morrice, Byron, Bancroft, Lennon and Vernon. 

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.

&&

LAT...LON 4288 8422 4294 8413 4300 8401 4302 8393
      4278 8392 4278 8424 4282 8425
TIME...MOT...LOC 2244Z 240DEG 28KT 4287 8400 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN

$$

KDK
397 
WWUS53 KDTX 262256
SVSDTX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
656 PM EDT Sat Jun 26 2021

MIC155-262305-
/O.EXP.KDTX.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210626T2300Z/
Shiawassee MI-
656 PM EDT Sat Jun 26 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN SHIAWASSEE COUNTY WILL EXPIRE
AT 700 PM EDT...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for southeastern
Michigan.

LAT...LON 4288 8422 4294 8413 4300 8401 4302 8393
      4278 8392 4278 8424 4282 8425
TIME...MOT...LOC 2255Z 229DEG 23KT 4291 8392 

$$

KDK

The office that day

Everything else NWS Detroit, MI issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 25, 8:02 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementDTXMacomb28 min
Jun 25, 8:12 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementDTXLapeer78 min
Jun 25, 8:32 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningDTX73 min
Jun 26, 12:15 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryDTXWashtenaw, Wayne3 hr
Jun 26, 12:58 AM EDTFlash Flood WarningDTXWashtenaw, Wayne5 hr
Jun 26, 2:20 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryDTXMacomb, Oakland, Saint Clair3 hr
Jun 26, 2:51 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningDTXWayne36 hr
Jun 26, 2:52 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningDTXWayne36 hr
Jun 26, 3:15 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningDTXWayne32 hr
Jun 26, 4:00 AM EDTFlood WatchDTXBay, Genesee, Huron, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston and 11 more22 hr
Jun 26, 5:54 AM EDTAreal Flood WarningDTXWashtenaw, Wayne10 hr
Jun 26, 8:57 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningDTXMacomb17 hr
Jun 26, 9:45 AM EDTMarine Dense Fog AdvisoryDTX24 hr
Jun 26, 2:53 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryDTX7 hr
Jun 26, 3:05 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementDTXSanilac40 min
Jun 26, 3:12 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningDTX78 min
Jun 26, 3:44 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementDTXBay46 min
Jun 26, 4:16 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningDTX59 min
Jun 26, 4:45 PM EDTTornado WarningDTXBay30 min
Jun 26, 5:07 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningDTX47 min
Jun 26, 5:32 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDTXShiawassee58 min
Jun 26, 5:37 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningDTX53 min
Jun 26, 5:42 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDTXSaginaw50 min
Jun 26, 6:10 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDTXGenesee80 min
Jun 26, 6:17 PM EDTTornado WarningDTXGenesee43 min
Jun 26, 6:41 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDTXLivingston79 min
Jun 26, 6:43 PM EDTTornado WarningDTXGenesee42 min
Jun 26, 6:49 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningDTXLapeer43 min
Jun 26, 7:38 PM EDTTornado WarningDTXLivingston35 min
Jun 26, 7:55 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementDTXLapeer, Oakland65 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.