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Michigan tornadoes: 2 tornadoes hit Genesee and Saginaw counties; All on intensity, damages, thunderstorm warnings
Two tornadoes struck Genesee and Saginaw counties, Michigan, on June 9. The Genesee tornado was brief and minor, while the Saginaw tornado was rated as EF-1.
Michigan tornadoes: Weather authorities verified that two tornadoes made landfall in Genesee and Saginaw counties on Tuesday afternoon, June 9, as storms traversed the state.
The tornado in Genesee County was reported to have lasted approximately 1 minute, as per the National Weather Service, with a maximum ground distance of less than a tenth of a mile, Detroit Free Press reported.
According to weather officials, the minor tornado touched down near the intersection of Lake Road and Marshall Road, roughly 3 miles northeast of Montrose. The rating and peak wind speed were not determined as of Tuesday morning.
There were no reported fatalities or injuries.
Michigan tornadoes: What authorities have said about damages
The tornado that occurred in Saginaw County was classified as an EF-1, reaching peak wind speeds of approximately 90 mph. According to the NWS storm report, its maximum width was about 100 yards.
Authorities have indicated that the tornado made landfall in Freeland, specifically at the junction of Freeland, Washington, and Webster roads.
The EF-1 tornado resulted in roof damage to various businesses, while several residences experienced siding and minor roof damage. The NWS report noted that homes situated along Sarle Road and extending into Prairie View Court were the most severely affected.
"Tree damage was also noted in these neighborhoods, along with a few RVs or large campers flipped over and moved. An estimated 30 to 40 homes total had some level of damage as the tornado moved through Freeland," stated NWS.
What was the intensity of the tornadoes?
Tornado in Saginaw (EF-1): reached a maximum wind speed of 90 mph; had a maximum width of 100 yards; and traveled a distance of 1.44 miles.
Tornado in Genesee County (rating not determined): had a maximum width of less than 10 yards; and covered a path length of less than 0.1 miles.
Tornado and thunderstorms warning
A tornado warning was issued further south in the Detroit region; however, meteorologists have not verified that a tornado has made contact with the ground in that vicinity.
The tornado warnings coincide with intense thunderstorms moving through the state, accompanied by perilous heat and humidity.
Additional severe thunderstorms are anticipated throughout Michigan, particularly in the Detroit area, on Wednesday and Thursday.
