Tornado watch issued for SE Michigan; Tornado warning expires for Oakland County

A tornado watch was issued late Thursday night for all of Southeast Michigan.

• Tornado Warning issued for Oakland County expired at 1:15 a.m.
• The tornado warnings in Livingston and Lapeer counties were cancelled.

The watch is in effect until 5 a.m. Friday, as a line of storms moves through Lower Michigan.

Multiple tornado warnings have already been issued in this storm in parts of West Michigan.

• A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Washtenaw County until 1:30 a.m.
• A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Wayne County until 2 a.m.
• A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Macomb County until 1:45 a.m.

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How to prepare for a tornado

• Be Weather-Ready: Check the forecast regularly to see if you’re at risk for tornadoes. Listen to local news or a NOAA Weather Radio to stay informed about tornado watches and warnings. Check the Weather-Ready Nation for tips.
• Sign Up for Notifications: Know how your community sends warnings. Some communities have outdoor sirens. Others depend on media and smart phones to alert residents of severe storms capable of producing tornadoes.
• Create a Communications Plan: Have a family plan that includes an emergency meeting place and related information. If you live in a mobile home or home without a basement, identify a nearby safe building you can get too quickly, such as a church or family member.
• Pick a safe room in your home, such as a basement, storm cellar, or an interior room on the lowest floor with no windows. Check more ideas for your family plan at: https://www.ready.gov/make-a-plan
• Practice Your Plan: Conduct a family severe thunderstorm drill regularly so everyone knows what to do if a tornado is approaching. Make sure all members of your family know to go there when tornado warnings are issued. Don’t forget pets if time allows.
• Prepare Your Home: Consider having your safe room reinforced. You can find plans for reinforcing an interior room to provide better protection on the Federal Emergency Management Agency website.