Tornado Hits Northern Michigan As Storms Pass By
The tornado was on the ground about 2 minutes with maximum winds of 100 mph.
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The tornado was on the ground about 2 minutes with maximum winds of 100 mph.
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The National Weather Service says it's confirmed the touchdown of a small tornado in southeastern Michigan.
Records show that sirens weren't activated to notify some Flint-area residents of a tornado earlier this week until after it already was on the ground.
The National Weather Service says severe thunderstorms that pushed across southeastern Michigan produced several tornadoes, downed trees and power lines, and damaged homes and businesses.
A ceremony is planned next weekend to mark the 60th anniversary of a tornado that hit the Flint area, leaving 116 people dead, and efforts are taking place to build a new memorial to the victims.
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During the next few days, Red Cross workers on the ground in the disaster areas will be assessing the damage, deciding where and what kind of additional support is necessary, and determining the needs of the affected communities.
It was just a year ago that Dexter experienced a tornado and emergency officials had to get the word out and deal with the extensive damage.
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"There are a lot of kids in this building who were impacted by the tornado, a lot of adults in this building who were impacted by the tornado ... it makes us take it more seriously and makes us reflect on last year," said Jamie Bronson.
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A few dozen people met up in Dexter on Saturday to participate in a so-called "cash mob" to support area businesses as they helping rebuild in the wake of a tornado two weeks ago.
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Up to $250,000 has been authorized to help clean up fallen trees and other debris from county roadways following a tornado that damaged dozens of homes in and around Dexter.
Officials now say 207 homes were damaged in last week's tornado in Dexter and about 20 will need to be demolished.
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