Ninth tornado confirmed in Michigan from midweek severe weather outbreak
A tornado has been confirmed in Branch County, adding to those already reported from the April 14-15 severe weather outbreak.
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A tornado has been confirmed in Branch County, adding to those already reported from the April 14-15 severe weather outbreak.
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