National Weather Service confirms tornado struck in Detroit on Thursday
The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado struck in Detroit on Thursday afternoon.
Respite services, assistance offered to Metro Detroiters without power
The following announcements have been made regarding respite sites, cooling centers and other assistance for those with no power.
Detroit tornado resulted in 1 injury; power outages to linger through weekend
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield said one man was injured during Thursday's tornado while attempting to protect his newborn child from a falling tree.
John Skelton ordered to stand trial for murder of 3 sons
John Skelton has been ordered to stand trial for murder in the deaths of his three sons, who were last seen in 2010 in Lenawee County.
NWS determining if Thursday's storm was Detroit's first tornado since 1997
While tornadoes have struck communities across Southeast Michigan in recent years, the last one to impact the City of Detroit happened on July 2, 1997.
More storms on Friday, then Metro Detroit gets a break in the weather
The National Weather Service has placed Southeast Michigan region in a marginal risk or slight risk zone for severe weather on Friday.
Thousands of Metro Detroit residents might not have power until the weekend
Thousands of DTE customers who lost power due to severe weather this week might not have electricity restored until the weekend, the utility company said.
Lingering power outages force another round of school closings for Friday
Widespread power outages in the Metro Detroit area led to a round of school closures for Friday.
EF-0 tornado in St. Clair County is Michigan's 27th tornado of 2026
A tornado that caused tree damage in St. Clair County on Wednesday evening was confirmed as Michigan's 27th tornado of the year.
Tornado warnings expire for all Southeast Michigan Thursday
Tornado warnings were issued for most of Southeast Michigan on Thursday, late afternoon and evening, as strong storms moved through the area.
Severe thunderstorms moving across Metro Detroit area
Metro Detroit is in a slight risk area for severe weather on Thursday, following up on a stormy Wednesday.
Power outages lead to school closings for several Southeast Michigan schools
Several schools in Metro Detroit are closed on Thursday because of storm damage and power outages.
More than 260,000 without power in Southeast Michigan after severe storms
Hundreds of thousands of DTE Energy customers in Southeast Michigan are without power following a line of intense thunderstorms.
3 sentenced to prison after stray bullet killed 6-year-old Detroit boy
Three Detroit residents each will serve decades in prison after a stray bullet killed a 6-year-old boy who was playing inside a home.
Lenox Township man dies from injuries in Gratiot Avenue crash, deputies say
Leonard Kudela, 72, of Lenox Township, died as a result of his injuries in a Monday afternoon crash, the Macomb County Sheriff's Office said.