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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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