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Tornado Warnings Grip SE Michigan; Storms Rage On
3 Sep
Summary
- Tornado warnings were issued for Wayne and Washtenaw counties.
- Severe thunderstorms prompted warnings for Ann Arbor, Dixboro, and Ypsilanti.
- A severe thunderstorm watch covers multiple Michigan counties until 7 p.m.
Severe thunderstorms brought tornado warnings to southeast Michigan on Thursday afternoon, September 3. The National Weather Service issued alerts for both Wayne and Washtenaw counties.
Specifically, northeastern Washtenaw County, encompassing areas like Ann Arbor, Dixboro, and Ypsilanti, was under a tornado warning from 3:43 p.m. until 4:15 p.m. Simultaneously, Wayne County experienced a tornado warning in effect from 3:47 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Adding to the atmospheric concerns, a severe thunderstorm watch was active across a wider region. This watch included Wayne, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, Monroe, Lenawee, Livingston, and St. Clair counties. Residents in these areas were advised to remain vigilant until 7 p.m. that evening as the storm system moved through.
