ROSEVILLE, Mich. – Several Macomb County communities are cleaning up after being hit by a potential tornado during the first wave of Wednesday’s storms.
The National Weather Service confirmed just before 4 p.m. that Macomb County had a tornado near Fraser.
The probable tornado formed near 13 Mile Road and Gratiot Avenue in Roseville. Another area potentially hit was Kelly Road in Clinton Township, between 13 and 14 mile roads.
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Large branches and power lines were taken down by the storms, and many roads are flooded.
The National Weather Service confirmed that Macomb County had a tornado near Fraser.
If you see or suspect a downed power line, keep children and pets at least 25 feet away from the wire and anything in contact with it. Always assume a wire is dangerous, even if it’s lying still. Call 911 before contacting DTE Energy at 800-947-5000 or Consumers Energy at 800-477-5050.
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A tornado warning was issued for Macomb County, but the National Weather Service canceled the warning shortly after, claiming the storm no longer appeared capable of producing a tornado.
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