Three people killed and three hospitalized as Michigan town hit by tornado

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Associated PressMarch 7, 2026 at 03:33 AM

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A tornado struck Union City, a town in southern Michigan about 125 miles west of Detroit, on Friday, killing three people and hospitalizing three others. The storm, part of a larger system of powerful storms across Michigan and North Texas, caused widespread damage, including tearing the roof off a home improvement store and downing trees. Authorities reported 12 injuries in Branch County and urged residents in St. Joseph County to seek shelter due to confirmed tornado sightings and high winds. The Michigan state police warned of power outages, road closures, and communication disruptions. In Oklahoma, a separate storm resulted in the deaths of a woman and her daughter in a car crash that appeared to be tornado-related.

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Sarah Stewart 30% North Texas 30% Detroit 30% Michigan State Police 40% Indiana 40% Oklahoma ×240% Fairview ×240% Lisa Nicola 50% St Joseph County 50% Branch County Sheriff’s Office 60% Union City ×370% Michigan ×690%

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90%

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Michigan

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