SE Michigan weather history: Severe storms, tornado move through on July 23, 2010

DETROIT – On July 23, 2010 severe thunderstorms and a tornado swept through areas along and south of I-94 in southeastern Michigan. 

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the strongest storm produced a measured 82 mph wind gust near Whittaker.

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That storm also produced an EF0 tornado along Judd Road between Hitchingham and Whittaker Roads. Maximum estimated winds with the tornado were around 80 mph, with a path length of 0.6 miles and width of 100 yards. -- NWS

Also on July 23, 1999, Detroit experienced up to 70mph wind gusts with a strong storm that moved on through, according to the NWS. 

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