Michigan Gov. Whitmer declares state of emergency for 32 counties
This is the second state of emergency that Whitmer has declared in the last week.
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This is the second state of emergency that Whitmer has declared in the last week.
A marginal risk of severe weather exists Monday night with potential for large hail and gusty winds. Tuesday is a NEXT Weather Alert Day as the latest Storm Prediction Center Day 3 outlook shows a slight risk (2/5) for severe weather for all of lower Michigan.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer requested a major disaster declaration from President Donald Trump after tornadoes in Branch, Cass and St. Joseph counties killed four people and destroyed homes and businesses.
Michigan's U.S. Senators have requested a response within 30 days from the National Weather Service.
Strong to possibly severe thunderstorms are expected across Southeast Michigan, beginning Tuesday night.
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Support is coming in from far and wide to respond to the disaster since Friday's fatal storms.
No tornado watch was issued for Michigan on Friday, even though the NWS later determined a supercell spun out four tornadoes.
Michigan State Police provided about 3 minutes of video showing aerial scenes from the tornado damage on Friday in Southwest Michigan.
One man and two women were killed in Branch County, and a 12-year-old boy was killed in Cass County, as tornadoes struck Southwest Michigan on Friday.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared a state of emergency for three Michigan counties after the National Weather Service said at least three tornadoes touched down during severe storms Friday.
Southwest Michigan communities are beginning to recover from Friday's storms, and while volunteers are already responding, the cleanup is expected to be a long-term effort.
Volunteers are flocking to Southwest Michigan to help people impacted by severe storms that went through the area on Friday, but more help will be needed. Julia Avant reports on the resources needed.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared a state of emergency for three Michigan counties after tornadoes ripped through southern parts of the state on Friday. Julia Avant spoke with a woman in Union City who saw the tornado coming toward her.
Dozens of families in Branch County are now trying to get their lives back on track after a tornado ripped through the area on Friday. CBS News Detroit's Julia Avant spoke with many who told her they could see the twister heading their direction.
At least four people have died, including a 12-year-old boy, and several others were injured after at least three tornadoes ripped through Southwest Michigan on Friday, officials say.
An EF-3 tornado ripped through Union City, Michigan, on Friday night, damaging several homes, according to the National Weather Service. Julia Avant spoke with a resident who saw the twister moving his way before he and his family took cover in a basement.
At least four people are dead and 12 are injured after multiple tornadoes were reported in Southwest Michigan on Friday. Julia Avant reports from Union City where rescue teams spent hours on Saturday making sure people were accounted for.
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A barn was destroyed, and a home and crops were damaged as a result of the tornado, according to the National Weather Service.
Southeast Michigan has seen spin-up tornadoes in the past - ones that form fast and not necessarily along a storm line.
Thousands of Southeast Michigan residents remained without power early Thursday after heavy rain, high winds and at least one tornado.
Officials say the tornado landed near 14 Mile Road.
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