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National Weather Service confirms 6 Michigan tornadoes

Storms brought down trees, power lines

A tree is uprooted outside a home on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023, in Canton Township, Mich. A strong storm powered by winds of up to 75 mph (121 kph) in Michigan downed trees, tore roofs off buildings and left hundreds of thousands of customers without power. (AP Photo/Mike Householder) (Mike Householder)

The National Weather Service has confirmed that six tornadoes touched down in Michigan during Thursday night’s storms.

Storms moved across Michigan on Thursday, Aug. 24, and caused significant damage. The storms brought down trees, power lines, and caused multiple road closures.

--> Update: 7 tornadoes touched down in Michigan: Here’s when, where

At least five people were killed as a result of the severe storms.

---> Whitmer declares State of Emergency for Wayne, Monroe counties

EF-1 tornado in Livingston County

The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado entered Livingston County on Thursday night.

The tornado had winds that reached up to 90 mph and entered Livingston County near West Branch Red Cedar River. The tornado tracked east-northeast to I-96.

---> National Weather Service confirms EF-1 tornado entered Livingston County

EF-0 tornado in Canton Township

The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF-0 tornado touched down in Canton Township Thursday night.

The tornado produced 80 mph winds and touched down just north of the Pheasant Run Golf Club. The tornado tracked southeast and crossed numerous roads. It dissipated just north of the Lower River Rouge.

The tornado touched down at 10:19 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 24, and ended at 10:21 p.m. The tornado is estimated to have a path of 1.7 miles and a maximum width of 200 yards.

---> National Weather Service confirms EF-0 tornado touched down in Canton Township

EF-1 tornado in Belleville

The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down west of Belleville.

The tornado had winds that reached up to 90 mph. It tracked southeast, uprooting trees and peeling siding off homes. The tornado dissipated after a 3-mile path.

---> National Weather Service confirms EF-1 tornado touched down in Belleville

EF-1 tornado in South Rockwood

The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in South Rockwood, southwest of Flat Rock.

The tornado had winds that reached up to 105 mph. It tracked east, where caused damage to trees and homes. It crossed over the Lake Erie Metropark Golf Course, where it caused damage before ending at the Detroit River.

---> National Weather Service confirms EF-1 tornado touched down in South Rockwood

EF-1 tornado in Newport

The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in a farm field in Ash Township, north of Newport Road.

It had winds that reached up to 100 mph. It tracked southeast and hit the Frenchtown Villa Mobile Home Park, where it tore off roofs and flipped a home over. After crossing I-75, it brought tree limbs down near a Meijer Distribution Center. It dissipated in a farm field east of North Dixie Highway.

EF-1 tornado in Kent County

The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County.

The tornado had max winds of 100 mph and was on the ground for 8.7 miles.

Five tornados across Metro Detroit on Aug. 24, 2023. (WDIV)

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