The National Weather Service has continued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Lansing, East Lansing, and Okemos, Michigan, until 6:45pm EDT.
Forecasters warn that the storm could produce wind gusts of up to 70 mph.
Amid the severe weather, unverified photos circulating on social media claimed to show tornado damage in the Lansing area, including downed trees in Ingham County.
Additionally, A Tornado Warning has been issued for Ingham County, Michigan, until 6:15pm EDT.
However, authorities have not confirmed that a tornado touched down.
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{{/usCountry}}As per WLNS, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is additionally in effect until 10pm for Barry, Branch, Calhoun, Clinton, Eaton, Hillsdale, Ingham, Ionia, Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston, Shiawassee and Washtenaw counties.
Residents in all affected areas are urged to stay alert, follow local weather updates, and take shelter immediately if conditions worsen.
Ingham current weather
As of the latest update at 6:15pm EDT on July 3, conditions in the area show light rain with a temperature of 71 degrees Fahrenheit (22 degrees Celsius). Humidity is at 83%, with wind coming from the southwest at 5 mph. The barometer reads 30.07 in, the dewpoint is at 65 degrees Fahrenheit (18 degrees Celsius).