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Tornadoes, Damaging Winds Possible In Michigan Tuesday
Severe thunderstorms, damaging winds and possible tornadoes could pass through southeastern Michigan this evening.
MICHIGAN — The wet weather and thunderstorms aren’t the only threats to Michiganders Tuesday. According to the forecast, severe damaging wind and possible tornadoes could be ahead.
A hazardous weather outlook is in effect for many counties across Michigan, including Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Livingston, St. Clair, Lapeer, Genesee, Shiawassee and Saginaw.
According to the alert, there is a chance of severe thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon through early Wednesday morning across southeastern Michigan. Be especially cautious by the evening when the storms are expected to become even more severe between 6 p.m. and 4 a.m.
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Damaging wind gusts up to 60 MPH are the main hazard, according to forecasters, but isolated tornadoes can’t be ruled out, especially toward the southern Michigan border.
The storm motion will be east at 40 MPH.
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For more information on how to prepare and stay safe during tornadoes, click here.
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