Tornado sighting reported near M-66 and Clarksville Road, Ionia County MI


A caller reported seeing a tornado near the intersection of M-66 and Clarksville Road with very windy conditions and heavy rain. Emergency services were dispatched to check the area, but there was no confirmed sighting or activation of tornado sirens.
Audio|Source: Ionia County Sheriff, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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To Berlin Arch Fire Department, if you could respond to the area near M-66 and Clarksville Road.
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Near M-66 and Clarksville Road, a caller reports that they are positive.
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They saw a tornado near that location.
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They said it's very windy currently with heavy rain.
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If you could check the area, advise if you want tornado sirens set off.
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I'm just there 1749.
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Repeat, Tom, four, road, or fire department.
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Near M-66 and Clarksville Road.
00:21
Near M-66 and Clarksville Road.
00:22
Actually, I'm sorry, you can disregard. The location shows as Sunfield area.
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Just a good. That's a good thing, right?
00:28
Please go to the area near M-66 and Clarksville Road, South State Road or Clarksville Road.
00:39
A caller reports they believe they saw a tornado.
00:45
They said it's very windy with heavy rain in that area, and they are positive it was a tornado they saw.
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If you can check the area, advise if you want tornado sirens activated.
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Go ahead.
00:52
We're clear out, just disregard.
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1750. Thank you, town, forest, Sunfield, Tiger Department, respond near South State Road and Clarksville Road and M-66.
01:05
A caller is positive it was a tornado-like event they saw.
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Please advise if you watch if sirens are activated. We do not have confirmation from a weather spotter at this time.
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Location mentioned:
M-66 & E Clarksville Rd, Odessa Township, MI 48849
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