At least six dead after tornadoes sweep across Michigan and Oklahoma, officials say

Severe storms and tornadoes swept across parts of the US on Friday, killing at least six people in Michigan and Oklahoma. Four deaths occurred in southern Michigan, with three near Union City and one in Cass County, along with multiple injuries and widespread damage to homes and infrastructure. Two deaths were reported in Beggs, Oklahoma, after a tornado cut a 4-mile path of destruction. The storms uprooted trees, downed power lines, and damaged buildings, leaving hundreds without power. State emergencies were declared in both Michigan and Oklahoma to facilitate rescue and recovery efforts. The National Weather Service warned of continued severe weather, including thunderstorms and flash flooding, across the Great Plains and Texas into the weekend.

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