TORNADO

Authorities say the body of a Kentucky teenager has been found after a tornado ravaged her neighborhood.

A powerful storm system is blowing through the Great Plains and Midwest, combining with unusually warm temperatures to close highways and prompt numerous tornado warnings.

An employee of the Kentucky candle factory where eight workers were killed by a tornado says a supervisor threatened her with written disciplinary action if she went home early because storms were approaching.

One event can't prove that climate change is wreaking damage, but can strongly reinforce that idea.

A photo from a tornado-damaged home in Kentucky landed almost 130 miles away in Indiana.

Maps and before and after images of what may have been the country’s deadliest-ever outbreak of December tornadoes, which tore through parts of the Midwest and Tennessee Valley on Friday and Saturday, devastating areas of six states.

One train car landed in a home, but firefighters on scene said there were no immediate reports of injuries or fatalities at the site.

The governor of Kentucky is holding a news conference Saturday morning to discuss the deadly tornadoes that ripped through the state overnight Friday.

Here is the <a href="https://www.clickondetroit.com/weather/2015/12/24/national-weather-service-confirms-tornado-touched-down-in-canton/" target="_blank">report from Dec. 24, 2015</a> when a tornado was confirmed to have touched down the night before (Dec. 23, 2015) in Canton Township:

The National Weather Service said Friday that an EF-0 tornado touched down in St. Clair County on Thursday afternoon.

Officials with the National Weather Service have confirmed that a weak EF-0 tornado briefly touched down Sunday in Oakland County.

The National Weather Service issued a Tornado Warning Sunday evening for northern Oakland County. The tornado warning expired at about 7 p.m.

HILLSDALE COUNTY, MI -- A tornado touched down in Hillsdale County Wednesday night, causing severe damage to several farm buildings and trees. The tornado moved quickly east along the north side of the road, causing significant tree damage east to Cambria Road, according to the NWS report. Moving through the Hillsdale Golf and Country Club, the tornado intensified, causing widespread tree damage, including uprooting several trees, NWS stated. No further tornado damage was observed past this point, though NWS reported damage consistent with straight line winds in Osseo and Allen. According to the NWS, the storm travelled about 5.4 miles, with winds reached an estimated peak of 100 miles per hour.

Here we go. We are on track for late afternoon and evening thunderstorms capable of producing flooding rains and damaging wind to say the least.

These storms will also have torrential downpours, so some localized flooding is possible.

Friday at 6:30 a.m. on Local 4 News Today.

Southeastern Michigan was hammered by another couple of rounds of storms starting Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning.

Southeastern Michigan was hammered by another couple of rounds of storms starting Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared a state of emergency for Armada Township, White Lake Township and the village of Armada due to damaged caused by severe thunderstorms and tornadoes last month.

Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel has declared a state of emergency after an EF1 tornado touched down and caused damage in Armada Township and the Village of Armada on July 24.

A tornado warning is in effect for northeastern St. Clair County until 9 p.m. Tuesday.

Parts of southeastern Michigan were hammered by storms on Saturday, July 25, 2021.

At least three tornadoes touched down in Southeast Michigan on Saturday night, causing damage and triggering multiple tornado warnings.

The National Weather Service confirmed that two separate tornadoes passed through Armada in Macomb County and White Lake in Oakland County.

The National Weather Service confirmed that two tornadoes touched down Saturday (July 24) night in Metro Detroit.

Officials believe a tornado may have touched down Saturday (July 24) evening in Armada, one of the areas hardest hit by storms that moved through Southeast Michigan.

The National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado touched down in Armada on Saturday.

The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down over Clayton Township in Genesee County on Saturday.

DETROIT, MI - More than 120,000 residents are without power after a series of severe storms hit southeast Michigan Saturday, according to DTE Energy’s outage dashboard. “Recent weather has been relentless and has impacted our customers in many ways,” a notice on the website reads. To report an outage or downed power line, visit the website here, use the DTE Energy mobile app or call 1-800-477-4747. About 7,150 Consumers customers are without power, mostly in the Flint area, according to its outage map. Read more:Tornados sighted in Oakland, Macomb countiesTornado sighted near Flushing as severe thunderstorms sweep through MichiganTornado, waterspout spotted near Lake Huron shoreline in Michigan’s ThumbAfternoon severe weather update: Tornado threat increased, timing of storms more confident

Officials believe a tornado may have touched down Saturday evening in Armada, one of the areas hit the hardest by storms that moved through Southeast Michigan.

A confirmed waterspout touched down in Port Austin.

MACOMB COUNTY, MI -- At least three separate tornados were sighted near the Metro Detroit area Saturday night, in a day already full of severe weather statewide. A second confirmed tornado in Macomb County was located over Memphis at 8:14 p.m., moving in the same direction and speed, the National Weather Service said. A tornado warning was called for the area until 8:30 p.m. A tornado warning will remain in effect until 8:45 p.m. More from MLive:Tornado, waterspout spotted near Lake Huron shoreline in Michigan’s ThumbFlint mayor declares state of emergency due to gun violence in the cityAir Force to land planes on Michigan highway during war training exercise

A tornado warning was lifted in Macomb, St. Clair and Oakland counties, according to the National Weather Service.

A tornado warning is in effect for Macomb County until 8:30 p.m. and Oakland County until 8:45 p.m. Saturday (July 24), according to the <a href="https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=dtx&wwa=tornado%20warning">National Weather Service</a>.

GENESEE COUNTY, MI -- A funnel-cloud sighting near Flushing Saturday evening was not the first during a weekend of severe weather. At 6:21 p.m. on July 24, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Swartz Creek, near Flushing, moving southeast at 30 miles per hour, according to the National Weather Service. Related: Tornado, waterspout spotted near Lake Huron shoreline in Michigan’s ThumbA tornado warning was issued for northeast Huron County late Saturday afternoon, and the NWS reported sightings of a tornado and a waterspout along the Lake Hurone shoreline. A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 10 p.m. for Southeastern Michigan. More from MLive:Tornado, waterspout spotted near Lake Huron shoreline in Michigan’s ThumbFlint mayor declares state of emergency due to gun violence in the cityAir Force to land planes on Michigan highway during war training exercise

A tornado warning is in effect for Southwestern Genesee County until 7 p.m. Saturday (July 24), according to the National Weather Service.

At 4:56 p.m. Saturday (July 24) a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Freeland, according to the National Weather Service.

HURON COUNTY, MI -- A waterspout and a tornado were both spotted near the Lake Huron shoreline in Michigan’s Thumb region Saturday. At 4:26 p.m. on July 24, a confirmed waterspout was located just offshore near Port Austin, moving east at 45 miles per hour, according to the National Weather Service. Related: Afternoon severe weather update: Tornado threat increased, timing of storms more confidentA confirmed tornado was later located near Port Austin at about 4:45 p.m., moving east at 40 mph. Other locations that could be impacted by the tornado include Port Hope, Huron City and Grindstone City, according to the National Weather Service. A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 10 p.m. for Southeastern Michigan.

Residents at the tip of Michigan’s Thumb have been passing the hat and helping each other recover from a June tornado that destroyed dozens of properties with its 120 mph winds.

A state of emergency declaration has been expanded to include more southeastern Michigan counties impacted by major flooding and tornadoes.

The National Weather Service confirmed touchdowns of one tornado Friday and three on Saturday in northern Illinois, as thunderstorms and waves of rain with a possibility of flash flooding are expected again this week.

The National Weather Service confirmed Sunday that a tornado touched down in northern Huron County Saturday night.

A Tornado Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service until 10 p.m. Saturday evening for southeast Michigan areas north of Eight Mile Road.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

A rare tornado believed to be the most devastating twister in the Czech Republic's modern history has torn through the country's southeast, killing at least five people and injuring hundreds of others.

Tornado severely reduces tree population in Naperville and Woodridge.

Let’s examine what happened Sunday evening. Severe thunderstorms with an associated tornado warning were moving eastward out of Hillsdale County into Lenawee County.

According to NWS, the brief EF1 tornado was confirmed southeast of Blissfield and impacted the northwest and northern portions of Riga Township.

The city of Livonia's emergency sirens were sounded Sunday night as severe thunderstorms rolled through the region.

Officials say a tornado has swept through communities in heavily populated suburban Chicago.

Here is the weather forecast for Metro Detroit.

The National Weather Service has confirmed a weak tornado touched down in Roscommon County on Wednesday afternoon.

The Great Cyclone of 1896 is one of only four F5 tornadoes to ever hit Michigan -- and it is still our state’s second-deadliest tornado in history.

It was an average spring day in Michigan but a killer twister was about to make state history.

The 2011 tornado that hit Joplin, Missouri, killed more than 150 people.

This is Michigan Severe Weather Awareness Week and, in keeping with past tradition, the state will conduct a statewide test tornado warning at 1:00 p.m. One thing I want you to remember today is that the sirens are an OUTDOOR warning system. If you hear your siren inside your home, you are lucky…most people watching TV don’t hear their siren. Having a weather radio is your fool-proof way to get warnings…we at Local 4 recommend the Midland weather radio. Every home should have a weather radio.

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DETROIT Southeastern Michigan is under a moderate risk for severe weather Wednesday afternoon. Tornado probabilityMost of the state of Michigan has a 5% chance for a tornado within 25 miles of a location. (WDIV)Damaging wind probabilityThe probability for damaging wind gusts, possibly approaching 70 mph, is a 45% chance within 25 miles of any location in southeastern Michigan. Severe weather expected in SE Michigan -- here's what you should know for June 10, 2020Large hail probabilityThere is a 15% chance for large hail within 25 mile of any location. (WDIV)Here are the key messages to know to stay safe during a severe weather event:Severe Weather Safety reminders (WDIV)Severe weather resources:

DETROIT Meteorologist are forecasting the chance for tornadoes in Michigan as severe weather moves across the state on Wednesday. In southeastern Michigan, severe weather is expected Wednesday afternoon between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Other potential hazards include damaging wind gusts (up to 70 mph) and large hail. Southeastern Michigan is listed under moderate risk for severe weather. Well be tracking:Fast moving t-storms today mean less time than usual to react and seek shelter when a warning is issued. Watch the live radar and weather updates here:

DETROIT Severe weather is expected across Southeast Michigan on Wednesday afternoon and evening, as strong winds, thunderstorms and even tornadoes are possible. Wayne CountyWayne County is currently under a severe thunderstorm watch until 8 p.m. Wednesday. St. Clair CountySt. Clair County is currently under a severe thunderstorm watch until 8 p.m. Wednesday. Genesee CountyGenesee County is currently under a severe thunderstorm watch until 8 p.m. Wednesday. The county was briefly placed under a severe thunderstorm warning at 2:20 p.m., but it was downgraded to a severe thunderstorm watch by 2:35 p.m.Sanilac County

Severe weather threatsAs the remnants of Cristobal move through the Great Lakes, well see scattered showers and thunderstorms Tuesday evening and overnight. Were under a category one severe risk Tuesday night (marginal), thats the lowest on the scale. Severe risk (WDIV)Once the overnight showers and storms exit, we'll be dry with breaks in the clouds for the remainder of Wednesday morning. And our severe risk is category 3 (Enhanced) for Wednesday. Severe threats Wednesday (WDIV)By midnight, the severe threat will have passed, and we'll start feeling drier air advance into the area.

As mid-May arrives, tornado season begins to reach its peak, proving to be a big threat, and nearly every state in the United States can experience a tornado. Having said that, do you know the safest things you can do for you and your family should a tornado strike near your home? Because of that, it’s smart to consider what room may be safest for you, in the event of a tornado. Mobile homes are simply not designed to withstand a tornado or strong winds in severe storms. [WATCH: When you see a tornado while driving, here’s what to do]The time to find shelter is when you are under a tornado warning, so while all of this is helpful information, the best thing you can do is know the signs before a tornado hits.

The twister hit Beavercreek, Ohio. Witnesses reported seeing a car in the air, knocked-down trees and extensive damage to buildings.

Tornado watches were up in the South as violent thunderstorms moved across the region. The storms are moving up the coast and will affects tens of millions, including the Boston Marathon. WBZ's chief meteorologist Eric Fisher tells us more.

Tornado weaved a path of destruction through the Midwest as it flattened houses and reduced a town to splinters. By daylight, rescue crews went house to house looking for possible victims. Anna Werner reports.