Tornado Warning 2, NWS Gaylord, MI

Issued

Jul 24, 2025, 11:34 AM EDT (15:34 UTC)

Expired

Jul 24, 2025, 12:05 PM EDT

In force

31 min

Issued by

NWS Gaylord, MI

Area

Storm-based polygon

Tornado

Radar indicated

Hail

0.0 in

County Cheboygan County, MI

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422 
WFUS53 KAPX 241534
TORAPX
MIC031-241615-
/O.NEW.KAPX.TO.W.0002.250724T1534Z-250724T1615Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1134 AM EDT Thu Jul 24 2025

The National Weather Service in Gaylord has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northern Cheboygan County in northern Michigan...

* Until 1215 PM EDT.

* At 1134 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
  tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located near
  Mullet Lake, or 7 miles northeast of Pellston, moving east at 45
  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.

* These dangerous storms will be near...
  Mullet Lake around 1140 AM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Riggsville.

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.

This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.

&&

LAT...LON 4558 8430 4555 8472 4561 8473 4564 8473
      4570 8451
TIME...MOT...LOC 1534Z 258DEG 40KT 4559 8465 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

$$

JPB

796 
WWUS53 KAPX 241543
SVSAPX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1143 AM EDT Thu Jul 24 2025

MIC031-241615-
/O.CON.KAPX.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250724T1615Z/
Cheboygan MI-
1143 AM EDT Thu Jul 24 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1215 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN CHEBOYGAN COUNTY...

At 1143 AM EDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located over
Mullet Lake, or near Cheboygan, moving east at 45 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.

These dangerous storms will be near...
  Cheboygan around 1150 AM 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.

This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.

&&

LAT...LON 4558 8430 4557 8437 4558 8440 4557 8441
      4556 8457 4567 8461 4570 8451
TIME...MOT...LOC 1543Z 261DEG 38KT 4561 8451 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

$$

JPB

276 
WWUS53 KAPX 241605
SVSAPX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
1205 PM EDT Thu Jul 24 2025

MIC031-241614-
/O.CAN.KAPX.TO.W.0002.000000T0000Z-250724T1615Z/
Cheboygan MI-
1205 PM EDT Thu Jul 24 2025

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN CHEBOYGAN COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...

The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.  However, gusty winds are
still possible with this thunderstorm.

Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for
Northern Cheboygan County.

&&

LAT...LON 4558 8430 4557 8437 4558 8440 4557 8441
      4556 8457 4567 8461 4570 8451
TIME...MOT...LOC 1603Z 258DEG 40KT 4566 8418 

$$

JPB

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