What areas in southwest Michigan were under tornado warnings?

Parts of St. Joseph and Branch counties were under a tornado warning on Friday afternoon, with potential for tornadoes also in Calhoun County.

What kind of damage did the tornadoes cause in southwest Michigan?

Reported damage included roofs being torn off buildings, storage units being pulled apart, and dangers from flying debris, with mobile homes at risk of destruction.

When was the severe thunderstorm detected that was capable of producing tornadoes?

A severe thunderstorm near Colon, moving northeast at 40 mph, was detected by the National Weather Service on Friday afternoon.

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Tornadoes Unleash Fury on Southwest Michigan

7 Mar

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Summary

Tornadoes are expected to rip through parts of southwest Michigan.
A severe storm near Colon was moving northeast at 40 mph.
Damage reported includes roofs torn off and storage units pulled apart.

Tornadoes Unleash Fury on Southwest Michigan

Residents in parts of southwest Michigan were urged to take immediate cover on Friday afternoon due to the threat of tornadoes. The National Weather Service detected a severe thunderstorm near Colon, moving northeast at 40 mph, which was capable of producing tornadoes and 60 mph winds.

This storm system had reportedly already produced tornadoes and caused damage in the Three Rivers area. Social media showed footage of a twister damaging structures, including ripping the roof off a store and tearing apart a storage unit. Flying debris posed a significant danger, with mobile homes expected to be damaged or destroyed, and roofs, windows, and vehicles at risk.

The warning was in effect for St. Joseph and Branch counties as of Friday afternoon. A severe thunderstorm warning was also issued for parts of Calhoun County, anticipating potential tornadoes and quarter-sized hail. The National Weather Service advised that another round of storms could occur overnight Friday into early Saturday morning.

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