HACKENSACK — The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for west-central Cass County just before 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7.
A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Hackensack, 13 miles south of Walker, moving east at 20 mph. Potential hazards also include half-dollar-sized hail. Rotation in the storm was indicated by radar, the weather service reported.
“Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter,” the warning stated. “Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.”
Locations impacted include Pine River, Hackensack, Backus, Woman Lake, Oshawa, Ten Mile Lake, Chickamaw Beach, Pheasant Lake, Lake Ada, Webb Lake, Pontoria and Big Portage Lake.
People in those areas should take cover now. Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If outdoors, in a mobile home or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter to be protected from flying debris.
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The warning was issued at 8:52 p.m. and was scheduled to continue until 9:15 p.m.
