Battle Creek Tornado Touchdown: Twister Headed Towards Metro Causing Emergency Situation In Michigan City
battle creek tornado touchdown: twister headed towards metro causing emergency situation in michigan city
At 7:43 PM EDT Tuesday, a confirmed tornado was identified over Battle Creek, in the US state of Michigan, in northwest Calhoun County, moving northeast at a speed of 40 mph. The tornado was reportedly moving towards the Battle Creek metro station, per storm chasers. NWS issued a tornado warning until 8:45 p.m. EDT.
The hazard associated with this tornado includes damaging tornado winds and quarter-size hail.
The source of this information is weather spotters who previously confirmed a tornado just west of Battle Creek near Galesburg.
The impact of this tornado includes the potential for dangerous flying debris, posing a threat to individuals without shelter. Mobile homes are likely to sustain damage or destruction, while roofs, windows, vehicles, and trees may also be affected.
The tornado is expected to reach Battle Creek and Brownlee Park around 7:50 PM EDT.