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Tornado Warning 3, NWS Gaylord, MI
NWS Gaylord, MI issued this tornado warning at Sep 22, 2025, 5:57 PM EDT for Antrim County, Michigan. It was in force for 48 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
- Sep 22, 2025, 5:57 PM EDT (21:57 UTC)
- Expired
- Sep 22, 2025, 6:45 PM EDT
- In force
- 48 min
- Issued by
- NWS Gaylord, MI
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 1.0 in
County Antrim County, MI
The radar
The NCL Michigan radar (KAPX), 32 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:01 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The nearest sounding before it
Alpena, MI (KAPX), launched 12:00Z, 10.0 hours before the alert went out and 211 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
- 274 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -13 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 549 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 27 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 42 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 65 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.1
The text
As transmitted.
524
WFUS53 KAPX 222157
TORAPX
MIC009-222245-
/O.NEW.KAPX.TO.W.0003.250922T2157Z-250922T2245Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
557 PM EDT Mon Sep 22 2025
The National Weather Service in Gaylord has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Central Antrim County in northern Michigan...
* Until 645 PM EDT.
* At 557 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Clam River, or near Bellaire, moving east at 25
mph. A weather spotter also reported a possible tornado west of Bellaire.
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...
Bellaire around 600 PM EDT.
Jordan Township around 615 PM EDT.
Alba and Warner Township around 625 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Lake
Bellaire.
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 4512 8505 4511 8486 4494 8485 4492 8532
4498 8537
TIME...MOT...LOC 2157Z 248DEG 22KT 4495 8529
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
JPB5 follow-up statements
128
WWUS53 KAPX 222204
SVSAPX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
604 PM EDT Mon Sep 22 2025
MIC009-222245-
/O.CON.KAPX.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250922T2245Z/
Antrim MI-
604 PM EDT Mon Sep 22 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM EDT FOR NORTHERN
ANTRIM COUNTY...
At 603 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Bellaire, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Jordan Township around 610 PM EDT.
Alba and Warner Township around 620 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Lake
Bellaire.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4512 8505 4511 8486 4496 8485 4494 8526
4501 8530
TIME...MOT...LOC 2203Z 249DEG 25KT 4497 8522
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
JPB975
WWUS53 KAPX 222211
SVSAPX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
611 PM EDT Mon Sep 22 2025
MIC009-222245-
/O.CON.KAPX.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250922T2245Z/
Antrim MI-
611 PM EDT Mon Sep 22 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN ANTRIM COUNTY...
At 609 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located northeast of Bellaire, moving northeast at 35 mph.
A spotter reported a possible tornado in the vicinity of Torch Lake
around 555 PM EDT.
HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball 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...
Jordan Township around 615 PM EDT.
Alba and Warner Township around 620 PM 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.
&&
LAT...LON 4512 8505 4511 8486 4499 8485 4496 8522
4504 8522
TIME...MOT...LOC 2209Z 243DEG 28KT 4500 8515
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN
$$
JPB776
WWUS53 KAPX 222223
SVSAPX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
623 PM EDT Mon Sep 22 2025
MIC009-222245-
/O.CON.KAPX.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250922T2245Z/
Antrim MI-
623 PM EDT Mon Sep 22 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN ANTRIM COUNTY...
At 622 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Jordan Township, or 9 miles north of Mancelona,
moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Alba and Warner Township around 630 PM EDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4497 8505 4506 8508 4512 8504 4511 8486
4499 8485
TIME...MOT...LOC 2222Z 248DEG 22KT 4503 8504
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
JPB674
WWUS53 KAPX 222233
SVSAPX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
633 PM EDT Mon Sep 22 2025
MIC009-222245-
/O.CON.KAPX.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250922T2245Z/
Antrim MI-
633 PM EDT Mon Sep 22 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM EDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL ANTRIM COUNTY...
At 633 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Warner Township, or 10 miles southeast of East
Jordan, moving northeast at 25 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...
Warner Township around 640 PM 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.
&&
LAT...LON 4498 8497 4504 8499 4512 8499 4511 8486
4499 8485
TIME...MOT...LOC 2233Z 245DEG 20KT 4506 8497
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
JPB317
WWUS53 KAPX 222240
SVSAPX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Gaylord MI
640 PM EDT Mon Sep 22 2025
MIC009-222249-
/O.EXP.KAPX.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-250922T2245Z/
Antrim MI-
640 PM EDT Mon Sep 22 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL ANTRIM COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
645 PM EDT...
The storm which prompted the warning is moving out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for
northeast Antrim county until 715 PM EDT.
&&
LAT...LON 4498 8497 4504 8499 4512 8499 4511 8486
4499 8485
TIME...MOT...LOC 2239Z 248DEG 22KT 4507 8493
$$
JPBThe office that day
Everything else NWS Gaylord, MI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 5:14 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | APX | 46 min | |
| Sep 22, 5:21 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | APX | 54 min | |
| Sep 22, 5:54 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | APX | Antrim | 53 min |
| Sep 22, 6:36 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | APX | Charlevoix, Otsego | 69 min |
| Sep 22, 6:45 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | APX | Emmet | 2 hr |
| Sep 22, 6:54 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | APX | 80 min | |
| Sep 22, 7:47 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | APX | Montmorency, Otsego | 43 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.