Michigan Tornado Warning - Extreme | Effective 06/11/2026 18:44

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued June 11 at 9:44PM EDT until June 11 at 10:15PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 11, 2026 - 6:44pm
Expires: 
June 11, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description: 
At 944 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Lake Odessa, or 11 miles southwest of Ionia, moving east at 65 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern Ionia and northeastern Barry Counties, including the following locations... Woodbury, Clarksville, and Woodland.
Instruction: 
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. Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW! 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.
Area Description: 
Barry, MI; Ionia, MI
Forcast Office: 
NWS Grand Rapids MI