Two tornadoes touched down in Southeast Michigan, NWS confirms
WXYZ Channel 7 • • nation
Key Points:
- Two EF1 tornadoes struck Southeast Michigan early Wednesday morning, confirmed by the National Weather Service in Washtenaw and Wayne counties.
- The first tornado began in Barton Hills at 1:44 a.m., traveled 1.71 miles with peak winds of 110 mph, causing roof damage to an elementary school and uprooting trees in Ann Arbor.
- The second tornado touched down in Melvindale at 2:14 a.m., traveled 0.30 miles with peak winds of 95 mph, damaging homes, businesses, and snapping trees before lifting shortly after.
- Additional straight-line winds caused further damage, including to the University of Michigan's Yost Ice Arena.
- Overall, the severe storms left widespread damage across Southeast Michigan, impacting neighborhoods, parks, and commercial areas.
