4 dead in Michigan as powerful storms that produced at least 1 tornado rip through the state

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 7 min read 100% complete by By  HALLIE GOLDEN, KATHY McCORMACK and JEFF MARTINMarch 7, 2026 at 08:23 AM
4 dead in Michigan as powerful storms that produced at least 1 tornado rip through the state

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Powerful storms, including at least one suspected tornado, swept through Michigan on Friday, resulting in four fatalities. The storms caused significant damage in areas like Three Rivers, where a Menard's store was impacted. A resident near Union City filmed what appeared to be a tornado tearing through buildings. The severe weather system is also affecting other states, with a powerful storm in Oklahoma being investigated as a possible tornado. Millions of Americans are under threat from severe weather.

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