What to Know About One of Michigan’s Deadliest Days of Tornadoes, and 4 Other Major Stories
Four tornadoes, including an EF-3 with 160 mph winds, killed four and injured 12, prompting resource mobilization for recovery in Branch, Cass, and St. Joseph counties.
- On Sunday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency for Branch, Cass and St. Joseph counties after weekend tornadoes, unlocking state resources.
- A parent supercell thunderstorm produced four tornadoes on March 6, 2026, across southwest Michigan, according to the National Weather Service.
- An EF3 tornado in Union City produced max winds 160 mph, tracked 3.7 miles, and caused three fatalities and 12 injuries near Prairie Rose Lane.
- Communities face immediate recovery needs as four victims, including a 12-year-old, died and 10 were injured, with Michigan State Police and emergency agencies coordinating response.
- Whitmer's office questioned the National Weather Service's failure to issue a tornado watch and urged investigation, while damage surveys and peak wind estimates remain preliminary after Sunday.
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United Way activates ‘Southwest Michigan Cares Fund’ following deadly tornadoes
ST. JOSEPH — In response to the devastating tornadoes that struck Cass, St. Joseph, and Branch counties on Friday, March 6, United Way of Southwest Michigan has activated the Southwest Michigan Cares Fund to support recovery efforts across the impacted…
Fourth victim killed after tornadoes rip through southwest Michigan identified
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