Tornado watch, warnings in effect across southeast Michigan overnight Friday
The storm has left thousands without power across West and Mid-Michigan, according to Consumers Energy, Great Lakes Energy, and DTE outage maps.
A radar snapshot from the National Weather Service shows a line of severe storms moving through the state in May, 2025
Several tornado warnings and watches were issued across southeast Michigan overnight on Friday, as a line of severe storms made its way across the state.
A tornado warning was in effect for Lapeer County, Genesee County, Livingston County and parts of Oakland County, according to the National Weather Service. A tornado watch was in effect for all of southeast Michigan through 5 a.m. Friday. Tornado warnings were issues for several West Michigan counties as well.
The storm left thousands without power in West Michigan, Mid-Michigan and metro Detroit, according to Consumers Energy, Great Lakes Energy, and DTE outage maps.
Friday will be mostly sunny with a high of 84 degrees. Rain is forecasted for Friday evening, with scattered thunderstorms expected to continue through the weekend.
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