A tornado watch was issued for Tuesday afternoon and evening in 19 Michigan counties.
A tornado watch is in effect until 9 p.m. for the following counties:
Allegan
Berrien
Cass
Kalamazoo
Kent
Ottawa
St. Joseph
Van Buren
A tornado watch is in effect for these Michigan counties until 11 p.m.
Barry
Branch
Calhoun
Clinton
Eaton
Hillsdale
Ingham
Ionia
Jackson
Lenawee
Monroe
Washtenaw
Severe storms are possible across the southern half of the Lower Peninsula on Tuesday, including Metro Detroit.
Tornado watch vs. warning
A Tornado Watch is issued when severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible in and near the watch area. It does not mean that they will occur. It only means they are possible.
A Tornado Warning is issued when a tornado is imminent. When a tornado warning is issued, seek safe shelter immediately.
