Several tornadoes struck Michigan on Tuesday evening, causing widespread damage and prompting emergency responses in various cities. One city in the southern part of the state, Union City, was placed under a rare tornado emergency as a large and destructive tornado moved through the area. Emergency responders were on high alert as reports of possible destruction came in, with photos on social media showing damage to buildings.
In Branch County, about 60 miles south of Kalamazoo, at least seven homes were destroyed, and the extent of damage in other parts of the county was yet to be assessed. The National Weather Service Grand Rapids issued warnings for severe storms between Kalamazoo and Jackson, with tornadoes and large hail posing significant threats.
