Tornado Warning Issued for Washtenaw County

A tornado warning has been issued for Washtenaw County until 7:45

A TORNADO WARNING is in effect until 7:45 pm for Washtenaw County.

At 7:06 pm, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Manchester, moving east at 40 mph.

Flying debris could be dangerous to those caught without shelter. 

This dangerous storm will be near Ann Arbor around 7:30 pm —   near Ypsilanti and Dixboro around 7:35 — and around Salem about 7:40 pm.

Take cover now!  Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.  Avoid windows.  If you are outdoors, get to a sturdy shelter.

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  • Jerome Vaughn
    Jerome Vaughn is News Director at 101.9 WDET. His interest in news reporting began when he was five years old, after his mom bought him a yellow Panasonic ball and chain radio.