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Tornado Warning 13, NWS Grand Rapids, MI
NWS Grand Rapids, MI issued this tornado warning at Apr 14, 2026, 11:14 PM EDT for Clinton County, Michigan. It was in force for 29 min. 1 report came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Apr 14, 2026, 11:14 PM EDT (03:14 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 14, 2026, 11:43 PM EDT
- In force
- 29 min
- Issued by
- NWS Grand Rapids, MI
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
County Clinton County, MI
The radar
The Grand Rapids radar (KGRR), 83 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 03:18 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 11:15 PM EDT | TSTM WND DMG | 3 Nne Westphalia, MI | Large metal shed destroyed. One metal and one wooden barn destroyed with roof debris scattered up to 1000 feet east. Scattered spots of mostly softwood trees uprooted or deciduous limbs snapped especially if exposed upwind to an empty field. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 8:54 PM EDT | Tornado Watch | SPC | 6 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Detroit, MI (KDTX), launched 00:00Z, 3.2 hours before the alert went out and 93 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
- 421 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -24 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1563 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 50 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 73 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 153 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.1
- Supercell composite
- 1.4
The text
As transmitted.
295
WFUS53 KGRR 150314
TORGRR
MIC037-150400-
/O.NEW.KGRR.TO.W.0013.260415T0314Z-260415T0400Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1114 PM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026
The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Central Clinton County in south central Michigan...
* Until midnight EDT.
* At 1114 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located 10
miles northeast of Portland, 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...
St. Johns around 1125 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 4285 8437 4296 8484 4306 8484 4305 8437
4301 8436
TIME...MOT...LOC 0314Z 280DEG 38KT 4300 8478
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
THOMAS3 follow-up statements
021
WWUS53 KGRR 150323
SVSGRR
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1123 PM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026
MIC037-150400-
/O.CON.KGRR.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260415T0400Z/
Clinton MI-
1123 PM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN CLINTON COUNTY...
At 1123 PM EDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located near
St. Johns, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
These dangerous storms will be near...
St. Johns around 1130 PM EDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 4285 8437 4294 8473 4302 8470 4305 8437
4301 8436
TIME...MOT...LOC 0323Z 279DEG 42KT 4297 8465
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
THOMAS469
WWUS53 KGRR 150327
SVSGRR
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1127 PM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026
MIC037-150400-
/O.CON.KGRR.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260415T0400Z/
Clinton MI-
1127 PM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL CLINTON COUNTY...
At 1127 PM EDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located near
St. Johns, moving east at 50 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...
St. Johns around 1130 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 4292 8464 4302 8463 4303 8454 4305 8437
4294 8436 4285 8437 4287 8443
TIME...MOT...LOC 0327Z 287DEG 42KT 4295 8459
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
THOMAS759
WWUS53 KGRR 150343
SVSGRR
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Grand Rapids MI
1143 PM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026
MIC037-150353-
/O.CAN.KGRR.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-260415T0400Z/
Clinton MI-
1143 PM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL CLINTON COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, damaging winds remain likely and a Severe
Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 400 AM EDT for south central
Michigan.
LAT...LON 4292 8464 4302 8463 4303 8454 4305 8437
4294 8436 4285 8437 4287 8443
TIME...MOT...LOC 0342Z 280DEG 38KT 4292 8436
$$
THOMASThe office that day
Everything else NWS Grand Rapids, MI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 8:40 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GRR | Muskegon, Newaygo | 35 min |
| Apr 14, 8:48 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | GRR | 117 min | |
| Apr 14, 9:17 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GRR | Muskegon, Newaygo, Ottawa | 88 min |
| Apr 14, 9:22 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | GRR | Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana | 6 hr |
| Apr 14, 9:54 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | GRR | Muskegon, Newaygo | 25 min |
| Apr 14, 9:55 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GRR | Gratiot, Montcalm | 65 min |
| Apr 14, 10:01 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | GRR | Muskegon, Ottawa | 29 min |
| Apr 14, 10:03 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GRR | Kent | 57 min |
| Apr 14, 10:09 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | GRR | Montcalm | 36 min |
| Apr 14, 10:16 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | GRR | Mecosta, Montcalm | 13 hr |
| Apr 14, 10:39 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | GRR | 81 min | |
| Apr 14, 10:49 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GRR | Ionia | 56 min |
| Apr 14, 10:51 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | GRR | Kent | 24 min |
| Apr 14, 10:54 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | GRR | Ionia, Montcalm | 13 min |
| Apr 14, 11:01 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | GRR | Clinton, Gratiot | 44 min |
| Apr 14, 11:03 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | GRR | Barry, Ionia | 27 min |
| Apr 14, 11:12 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GRR | Allegan, Van Buren | 63 min |
| Apr 14, 11:17 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | GRR | Gratiot | 28 min |
| Apr 14, 11:18 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | GRR | Gratiot | 12 hr |
| Apr 14, 11:27 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GRR | Clinton | 30 min |
| Apr 14, 11:37 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GRR | Barry, Eaton | 83 min |
| Apr 14, 11:38 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | GRR | Allegan | 29 min |
| Apr 14, 11:51 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GRR | Calhoun, Kalamazoo | 84 min |
| Apr 14, 11:59 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | GRR | Barry | 35 min |
| Apr 15, 12:03 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GRR | Van Buren | 27 min |
| Apr 15, 12:09 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GRR | Ingham | 66 min |
| Apr 15, 12:37 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | GRR | Jackson | 64 min |
| Apr 15, 12:44 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | GRR | Eaton, Ingham | 6 hr |
| Apr 15, 5:38 AM EDT | Special Marine Warning | GRR | 67 min | |
| Apr 15, 6:05 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | GRR | Allegan | 55 min |
| Apr 15, 6:30 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | GRR | Newaygo, Oceana | 8 hr |
| Apr 15, 7:45 AM EDT | River Flood Warning | GRR | Clinton | 3 days |
| Apr 15, 10:08 AM EDT | Marine Dense Fog Advisory | GRR | 53 hr | |
| Apr 15, 12:19 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | GRR | Kent | 5 hr |
| Apr 15, 12:19 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | GRR | Gratiot | 5 days |
| Apr 15, 12:19 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | GRR | Clinton | 21 days |
| Apr 15, 12:19 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | GRR | Kent | 21 days |
| Apr 15, 12:19 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | GRR | Ingham | 6 days |
| Apr 15, 12:19 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | GRR | Ingham | 6 days |
| Apr 15, 12:19 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | GRR | Ionia | 6 days |
| Apr 15, 12:19 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | GRR | Barry | 21 days |
| Apr 15, 12:21 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | GRR | Kent | 4 days |
| Apr 15, 2:17 PM EDT | Flash Flood Watch | GRR | Oceana | 5 days |
| Apr 15, 4:50 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | GRR | Muskegon | 5 days |
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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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.