Alert archive / Michigan / Tornado Warnings in 2021
Tornado Warning 4, NWS Detroit, MI
NWS Detroit, MI issued this tornado warning at Jun 26, 2021, 6:43 PM EDT for Genesee County, Michigan. It was in force for 42 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, 6:43 PM EDT (22:43 UTC)
- Expired
- Jun 26, 2021, 7:25 PM EDT
- In force
- 42 min
- Issued by
- NWS Detroit, MI
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.0 in
County Genesee County, MI
The radar
The Detroit radar (KDTX), 32 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:47 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 4:04 PM EDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 6 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Detroit, MI (KDTX), launched 12:00Z, 10.7 hours before the alert went out and 33 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.
- 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
The text
As transmitted.
014
WFUS53 KDTX 262243
TORDTX
MIC049-262345-
/O.NEW.KDTX.TO.W.0004.210626T2243Z-210626T2345Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
643 PM EDT Sat Jun 26 2021
The National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Central Genesee County in southeastern Michigan...
* Until 745 PM EDT.
* At 642 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Bancroft, or near Durand, moving northeast 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 dangerous storm will be near...
Gaines around 650 PM EDT.
Swartz Creek around 700 PM EDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Lake Fenton, Grand Blanc, Flint, Burton and Davison.
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 4297 8392 4312 8346 4288 8345 4287 8369
4285 8369 4283 8392
TIME...MOT...LOC 2242Z 241DEG 35KT 4287 8401
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN
$$
SC4 follow-up statements
240
WWUS53 KDTX 262257
SVSDTX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
657 PM EDT Sat Jun 26 2021
MIC049-262345-
/O.CON.KDTX.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210626T2345Z/
Genesee MI-
657 PM EDT Sat Jun 26 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM EDT FOR CENTRAL
GENESEE COUNTY...
At 657 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Swartz Creek, or near Durand, moving northeast at 35
mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Flint, Grand Blanc, Burton and Davison.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4297 8392 4312 8346 4294 8345 4290 8360
4287 8374 4285 8392
TIME...MOT...LOC 2257Z 240DEG 30KT 4293 8386
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN
$$
KDK099
WWUS53 KDTX 262307
SVSDTX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
707 PM EDT Sat Jun 26 2021
MIC049-262345-
/O.CON.KDTX.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210626T2345Z/
Genesee MI-
707 PM EDT Sat Jun 26 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM EDT FOR CENTRAL
GENESEE COUNTY...
At 706 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Swartz Creek, or near Flint, moving northeast at 30
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...
Flint, Grand Blanc, Davison, Burton, Swartz Creek and Rankin.
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 4312 8346 4299 8346 4294 8362 4290 8381
4292 8387 4298 8389
TIME...MOT...LOC 2306Z 241DEG 28KT 4296 8379
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN
$$
KDK948
WWUS53 KDTX 262319 RRA
SVSDTX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
719 PM EDT Sat Jun 26 2021
MIC049-262345-
/O.CON.KDTX.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210626T2345Z/
Genesee MI-
719 PM EDT Sat Jun 26 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM EDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL GENESEE COUNTY...
At 718 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Flint, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Flint, Davison and Burton.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4312 8346 4301 8346 4294 8374 4297 8378
4301 8380
TIME...MOT...LOC 2318Z 241DEG 27KT 4300 8371
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
HAIL...0.00IN
$$
KDK022
WWUS53 KDTX 262325
SVSDTX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac MI
725 PM EDT Sat Jun 26 2021
MIC049-262334-
/O.CAN.KDTX.TO.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210626T2345Z/
Genesee MI-
725 PM EDT Sat Jun 26 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL GENESEE COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for southeastern
Michigan.
LAT...LON 4312 8346 4301 8346 4294 8374 4297 8378
4301 8380
TIME...MOT...LOC 2322Z 241DEG 35KT 4303 8363
$$
KDKThe office that day
Everything else NWS Detroit, MI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 8:02 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | DTX | Macomb | 28 min |
| Jun 25, 8:12 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | DTX | Lapeer | 78 min |
| Jun 25, 8:32 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | DTX | 73 min | |
| Jun 26, 12:15 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | DTX | Washtenaw, Wayne | 3 hr |
| Jun 26, 12:58 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | DTX | Washtenaw, Wayne | 5 hr |
| Jun 26, 2:20 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | DTX | Macomb, Oakland, Saint Clair | 3 hr |
| Jun 26, 2:51 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | DTX | Wayne | 36 hr |
| Jun 26, 2:52 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | DTX | Wayne | 36 hr |
| Jun 26, 3:15 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | DTX | Wayne | 32 hr |
| Jun 26, 4:00 AM EDT | Flood Watch | DTX | Bay, Genesee, Huron, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston and 11 more | 22 hr |
| Jun 26, 5:54 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | DTX | Washtenaw, Wayne | 10 hr |
| Jun 26, 8:57 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | DTX | Macomb | 17 hr |
| Jun 26, 9:45 AM EDT | Marine Dense Fog Advisory | DTX | 24 hr | |
| Jun 26, 2:53 PM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | DTX | 7 hr | |
| Jun 26, 3:05 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | DTX | Sanilac | 40 min |
| Jun 26, 3:12 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | DTX | 78 min | |
| Jun 26, 3:44 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | DTX | Bay | 46 min |
| Jun 26, 4:16 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | DTX | 59 min | |
| Jun 26, 4:45 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | DTX | Bay | 30 min |
| Jun 26, 5:07 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | DTX | 47 min | |
| Jun 26, 5:32 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DTX | Shiawassee | 58 min |
| Jun 26, 5:37 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | DTX | 53 min | |
| Jun 26, 5:42 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DTX | Saginaw | 50 min |
| Jun 26, 6:05 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | DTX | Shiawassee | 55 min |
| Jun 26, 6:10 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DTX | Genesee | 80 min |
| Jun 26, 6:17 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | DTX | Genesee | 43 min |
| Jun 26, 6:41 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DTX | Livingston | 79 min |
| Jun 26, 6:49 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | DTX | Lapeer | 43 min |
| Jun 26, 7:38 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | DTX | Livingston | 35 min |
| Jun 26, 7:55 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | DTX | Lapeer, Oakland | 65 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.