Michigan Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 06/16/2026 15:43

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued June 16 at 6:43PM EDT until June 16 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 16, 2026 - 3:43pm
Expires: 
June 16, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description: 
At 643 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Dowagiac, moving east at 30 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... Cassopolis around 650 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Penn, Vandalia, Diamond Lake, Dailey, La Grange, Paradise Lake, Calvin Center, Sumnerville, Pokagon, and Indian Lake.
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. If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the path of dangerous weather.
Area Description: 
Cass, MI
Forcast Office: 
NWS Northern Indiana