Severe thunderstorms have caused widespread damage and power outages in southern Michigan, with reports of multiple tornadoes in the area. Late Thursday night, a suspected tornado flipped several cars on Interstate 96 near Weberville, Michigan. Meanwhile, a large and "extremely dangerous" tornado was confirmed near the cities of Williamston and Fowlerville. The damage caused by the tornadoes was reported in Ingham County, prompting officials to urge residents to seek shelter indoors. The storms have resulted in power outages for over 340,000 people in southern Michigan, a number expected to rise as the storms continue.

In addition to the tornado warnings, severe thunderstorm warnings have also been issued for several counties in Michigan, including Genesee County. The storms bring the potential for damaging wind gusts of up to 85 mph, large hail, and possible tornadoes. Residents in affected areas are advised to take immediate shelter in sturdy structures on the lowest floor and to avoid windows. The severe weather follows a previous round of heavy rainfall that brought significant rainfall to the region earlier in the day.