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• Severe weather returns Tuesday evening in Southwest Michigan

  GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Another round of severe weather is likely for West Michigan after Friday's tornadoes tore through the state. Cleanup continues after deadly tornadoes in Southwest Michigan Tuesday morning will begin rather quiet with a few scattered showers along the warm front. Temperatures are expected to be on the warmer side south of I-96, where high temperatures will reach the 60s and even 70s towards the state line. This warm air will be the fuel for stronger storms to form after sunset. The prime time for severe weather will be between 8 p.m. Tuesday and 4 a.m. Wednesday. Inside woodtv.com: Radar All threats will be present for this round of severe weather, including damaging wind, hail and even tornadoes. A level two (slight risk) is in place for counties along and south of I-96. Download the free Storm Team 8 weather app The highest threat for tornadoes will occur south of I-94, unfortunately in the same counties that saw tornadoes on Friday. By late Wednesday morning, cold rain showers will take over as temperatures tumble. A few snowflakes may mix in as the day goes on. Stay with Storm Team 8 for the latest as this system continues to develop.

• Tornado near Edwardsburg rated EF1 by National Weather Service

  EDWARDSBURG, Mich. (WOOD) — The tornado that tore through Edwardsburg, Michigan Friday has been rated an EF1 by the National Weather Service with maximum winds of 95 mph detected. The tornado touched down around 3:11 p.m. and was on the ground for just over 13 miles. The maximum width of the tornado was measured by the damage swath to be 350 yards wide. A 12-year-old boy was killed when the tornado hit his home on the corner of Runkle Street and Conrad Road in Ontwa Township. Sheriff: Edwardsburg-area boy, 12, killed in storm Friday From there, the tornado continued northeast with tree and minor roof damage before widening and intensifying to it peak wind speed strength of 95 mph. The tornado lifted just east of the intersection of South Street and Walnut Road, as the parent storm continued to move northeast, eventually producing three more tornadoes.

• Whitmer declares state of emergency after tornadoes

  GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency in three Michigan counties Sunday after multiple tornadoes touched down Friday, killing four and injuring dozens. Whitmer officially declared a state of emergency for Branch, Cass and St. Joseph counties Sunday morning after announcing her intention to do so on social media Saturday afternoon. She also traveled to southwest Michigan Sunday to tour the impacted areas by helicopter, along with members of the Michigan State Police. "This state of emergency declaration will ensure that every state resource is available to assist in recovery efforts from the devastating tornadoes on Friday,” Whitmer said in a statement. “Our entire state is wrapping its arms around Three Rivers, Union City, Edwardsburg, and everywhere in between. Our hearts are with the families who lost loved ones and the Michiganders who were injured." The governor posted a video to social media Sunday while in a Michigan State Police helicopter, surveying the damage in Cass, Branch and St. Joseph counties from above. "Michiganders are tough, we've faced national disasters like this before. We will get through this together," Whitmer said in the video. Whitmer to declare state of emergency after severe storm Four tornadoes have been confirmed by the National Weather Service, an EF3 near Union Lake that killed three people, an EF2 in Three Rivers, an EF0 in Clarendon Township and a tornado of an unknown strength in Edwardsburg that killed a 12-year-old boy. The Union City tornado is the deadliest to touch down in Michigan since 1980, NWS reported. The declaration of a state of emergency authorizes the use of "all available" state resources to assist local response and recovery efforts. It also allows communities to request financial assistance from the state. The emergency declaration will remain in place until "threats to public health, safety, and property caused by the emergency no longer exist," or no later than April 5.

• Health agency in Three Rivers relocates services after tornadoes

  THREE RIVERS, Mich. (WOOD) — The Branch-Hillsdale St. Joseph Community Health Agency in Three Rivers is relocating some of its services after Friday’s tornadoes caused widespread damage through Southwest Michigan. Union City begins cleanup after tornado wreaks havoc, kills 3 The agency said starting Monday, clinical services will be held in Sturgis, at 1555 E. Chicago Road.  The environmental health services will temporarily relocate to the agency’s site in Coldwater, located on 570 Marshall Road.  “Our hearts go out to the families in our communities who have been impacted by these storms,” health officer Rebecca Burns said. “We are grateful to our Emergency Management staff, first responders, linemen, clean-up crews, and volunteers who again demonstrate the power of community. The loss of property, possessions, and life will require us to come together to support each other in the day and weeks to come.”  NWS confirms EF3 near Union City, EF2 in Three Rivers On Friday, multiple tornadoes tore through Southwest Michigan, killing four people and injuring more than 20. A preliminary survey released by the National Weather Service Saturday gave an EF2 rating to the tornado that touched down in Three Rivers, where 10 people were hurt and homes and businesses suffered significant damage.

• NWS confirms EF3 near Union City, EF2 in Three Rivers

  GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The National Weather Service has confirmed several tornadoes hit Southwest Michigan Friday and has given preliminary intensity ratings. NWS survey crews were out in the hardest-hit areas of Southwest Michigan Saturday to inspect the damage caused by tornadoes that killed four and injured more than 20. Union City tornado given EF-3 rating The first tornado path to be surveyed by the NWS was the one that hit the Union Lake and Union City areas hard, killing three and injuring 12. The tornado was given a preliminary rating of EF3 with peak winds of 150 mph. Several homes along Union Lake were taken off their foundation and destroyed, leaving only the cement slab they were built on. Damage from a tornado that tore through Union City. (March 7, 2026) The survey is ongoing, so a full path and finalized report were not completed as of Saturday evening. The NOAA damage assessment toolkit showed that damage is caused by winds of 165 mph, underscoring the potential for the NWS' final rating to change. Three Rivers tornado given EF2 rating The tornado that tore through the center of Three Rivers, producing significant damage to several homes and businesses, injured 10, according to a preliminary NWS survey. A Three Rivers-area Menards sustained severe damage during a tornado Friday evening. It was given a preliminary EF2 rating with peak winds of 130 mph, though like the Union City report, the NWS stressed future adjustments are possible as additional damage is surveyed. A complete path was not released as of Saturday evening. Edwardsburg tornado rated EF1 The tornado that tore through Edwardsburg, Michigan Friday has been rated an EF1 by the National Weather Service with maximum winds of 95 mph detected. The tornado killed a 12-year-old and damaged several homes. Additional EF-0 confirmed in Calhoun County The NWS office in Grand Rapids confirmed one last tornado from the destructive thunderstorm in Calhoun County, between Tekonsha and Homer in Clarendon Township. The tornado was rated an EF0 with peak winds of 85 mph. Most of the damage done by the tornado was to trees.

• Whitmer to declare state of emergency after severe storm

  GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Governor Gretchen Whitmer will declare a state of emergency for several counties affected by the severe storm Friday that killed four, injured more than a dozen and left thousands without power. Whitmer announced her intention to declare a state of emergency for Branch, Cass and St. Joseph counties around noon Saturday. Union City begins cleanup after tornado wreaks havoc, kills 3 Cass County, where a 12-year-old boy died, declared a state of emergency Friday evening. Branch County also issued a local state of emergency and filed an appeal to the governor, Emergency Manager Tim Miner said during a press conference Saturday. Friday's storm began as supercell thunderstorm that spawned at least three tornadoes, including a likely EF3 twister in the Union Lake-area, according to initial reports from the National Weather Service. The storm marks West Michigan's first fatal tornado since July 1983 when an F2 tornado killed one person near Saugatuck. The state's last deadly tornado happened in 2023, when two people were killed in Webberville.

• Sheriff: Edwardsburg-area boy, 12, killed in storm Friday

  MILTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — At least four people are dead, including a preteen boy, and more than a dozen were injured after a strong stormed ripped through Southwest Michigan Friday evening, spawning West Michigan’s first deadly tornado in more than four decades. A 12-year-old boy, Silas Anderson, was among those who died Friday, the Cass County Sheriff's Office announced Saturday. In a release, the sheriff's office called Silas' death a "weather-related incident." Balloons are tied to a fence on Conrad Road. Below it is stuffed animals and flowers in honor of Anderson, who lived at the home behind the fence. Union City begins clean-up after tornado wreaks havoc, kills 3 Cass County Dispatch received a call just after 3 p.m. Friday reporting Silas missing amid reports that a tornado had possibly touched down near his family's home north of Edwardsburg in Milton Township. Between making the call to law enforcement and deputies arriving at the home, the Anderson family found Silas and began providing first aid, deputies said in a release. He later died from his injuries at a South Bend hospital while surrounded by his family. Union City begins cleanup after tornado wreaks havoc, kills 3 Three more people were killed when a tornado hit the Union City-area Friday, the Branch County Sheriff’s Office said. Their names have not yet been released, but MSP troopers confirmed Saturday that the deaths occurred near Tuttle Road on the north side of Union Lake. Two of the deaths happened in the same home, MSP said, with the third death happening in another residence. Twelve additional injuries were reported in the same area resulting in at least three hospitalizations. Manny DeLaRosa of Cass County Emergency Management said he spent Saturday surveying and logging data for 24 homes that were impacted. He noticed many neighbors in the county were supporting one another through the recovery process. "I'm noticing people are getting together, working together," he said. "Everywhere I went today, homeowners went out there with their neighbors helping them. Families were coming out."

• Union City begins cleanup after tornado wreaks havoc, kills 3

  SHERWOOD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — The tornado that tore through the Union Lake-area Friday, killing three and injuring at least a dozen more, was likely an EF3, a new report from the National Weather Service indicates. It was one of at least three reported tornadoes that ripped across Southwest Michigan Friday evening, killing a total of four people, including a child, and leaving a path of destruction in its wake from Edwardsburg to Three Rivers and Union City. The Union City-area twister may have reached wind speeds up to 150 mph, weather officials said Saturday. Photos and videos from viewers show a dark grey funnel cloud spinning near Union Lake, picking up and throwing debris. 4 dead, several injured Three people were killed when a tornado hit the Union City-area Friday, the Branch County Sheriff’s Office said. The names of the dead were not immediately released, but MSP troopers confirmed Saturday that the deaths occurred near Tuttle Road on the north side of Union Lake. 4 dead, several injuries after Southwest Michigan tornadoes Two of the deaths happened in the same home, MSP said, with the third death happening in another residence. At least a dozen people were injured in the same area, including five who had to be hospitalized, according to Branch County Sheriff Fred Blakenship. Branch County Emergency Management Coordinator Tim Miner said no one was in critical condition. Officials restarted the recovery effort around 8 a.m. with the goal of removing as much debris as possible from Union Lake. MSP told News 8 they had largely resolved their search and rescue efforts and they did not believe anyone else was missing in the area. County officials ask that if you know anyone who lives in the district path of the storm and have been unable to reach them, contact the Branch County Sheriff's Office or call 911. Sheriff: Edwardsburg-area boy, 12, killed in storm Friday A 12-year-old boy identified as Silas Anderson was killed and "several" others were injured near Edwardsburg Friday evening, Cass County officials said. THE RECOVERY PROCESS BEGINS In a press conference Saturday afternoon, Miner said the recovery mode process is still in its earliest stages and that K-9s, drones, divers and other first responders were working together. Homes, property items and more debris are believed to be in the water, according to Miner.  “Much of this property did go into the lake, along with houses that are adjacent to the shore line,” he said. “We are still working to complete search grids, there is still hazards located within this environment.”  In addition to assessing the damage and the ongoing recovery process, Miner said his main priority is to get in touch with locals and to begin providing them with assistance.  “As we look at things moving forward, our goal is to get local residents with a verified address in as soon as possible, so that they can assess their affected properties and begin to put their lives back together,” he said. Miner listed unstable structures, gas tanks leaking and hazardous objects as dangerous items crews are on the lookout for and said that certain areas may still be unsafe.  He estimated around 70 homes in the Union City area were damaged, ranging from light damage to homes being completely destroyed. "We not only have to deal with the emergency side of this, we have to deal with the debris," Miner said. "We have to get things kind of put back together. Then all these property owners have to do the same thing. So, it's going to take time. It's going to take a long time." News 8 crews near Union City saw snapped trees and debris and branches crashed into homes around Tuttle Road. Union City officials reported “significant storm damage” around the lake and downtown. “Village crews, emergency responders, and utility workers are actively working to assess damage and clear debris,” city officials said in a social media post. Laci Pawlowski has lived on Tuttle Park Drive her entire life. The stretch of land along the lake has been owned by her family for generations. "My family, my great grandparents and their family bought this property about 100 years ago so it's very special to us," Pawlowski said. "Seeing it like this is pretty hard." Her family and neighbors' homes were destroyed, with some being reduced to rubble. Trees were snapped in half and debris scattered across yards and on the lake. "It's so tragic," she said. "I'm still in shock. It's unbelievable to be in the middle of something like this. You see it on TV. It doesn't happen to you, right, but yesterday happened to us." On Saturday, her street was filled with new faces, many of them strangers volunteering. Many arrived with chainsaws and excavators clearing debris. Some people dropped off food, water and supplies. "I'm grateful for all the people that are here," Pawlowski said. "Our community is so good. Anytime there's a struggle, they come. I'm so overwhelmed and filled with gratitude." People were asked to stay away from affected areas, including downed power lines and unstable buildings, to give crews room to work. Damage from a tornado that tore through Union City, killing three people and injuring at least a dozen more. (March 7, 2026)Damage from a tornado that tore through Union City, killing three people and injuring at least a dozen more. (March 7, 2026)Damage from a tornado that tore through Union City, killing three people and injuring at least a dozen more. (March 7, 2026)Damage from a tornado that tore through Union City, killing three people and injuring at least a dozen more. (March 7, 2026)Damage from a tornado that tore through Union City, killing three people and injuring at least a dozen more. (March 7, 2026)Damage from a tornado that tore through Union City, killing three people and injuring at least a dozen more. (March 7, 2026)Damage from a tornado that tore through Union City, killing three people and injuring at least a dozen more. (March 7, 2026)Drone footage shows extensive damage to southwest Michigan caused by multiple tornadoes that ripped through the region Friday. (Courtesy MSP)Drone footage shows extensive damage to southwest Michigan caused by multiple tornadoes that ripped through the region Friday. (Courtesy MSP)Storm damage in the Union City area on March 6, 2026. Storm damage in the Union City area on March 6, 2026. The high school is accepting donations and help from volunteers. On Saturday evening, Union Schools Superintendent Dr. Patrick McKerr praised the community's crisis team for their response time. "What I saw is very clear at our high school," McKerr said. "Our crisis team was in full blast mode since last night. When this is all over, we should have every school district across the state, coming to our school to evaluate how well our crisis team did on this." McKerr praised the team's communication, ability to find resources for students and families and securing donations — all within the span of 24 hours. Union City Elementary School has been collecting donations and is offering to deliver water and other supplies to those in need. As of 11 a.m. Saturday, the school is at capacity and is not requesting additional donations. "Our high school is overflowing with resources right now," McKerr said. "We actually had to stop donations because we brought in so many from our community. Just an outpouring of love and support from the community that I've never seen before." Those resources will be relocated to the district's fieldhouse, where lunch and dinner will be provided by local restaurants for families in the coming days. The American Red Cross and the Branch County Sheriff's Office Victim Services Unit, a volunteer organization dedicated to providing early support to victims of crime or other crises, are also supporting those affected by the storm in southwestern Michigan. The state’s Emergency Operations Center near Lansing was activated in the wake of the storm, the Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division said. The agency said the operations center was monitoring the situation and prepared to respond if locals need help.

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Chief Meteorologist Ellen Bacca (and husband Mark) welcomed their first child over the weekend, with the birth of Piper Sunny. Check out these sweet pictures<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hurricane Lee continues to slowly track toward the United States. Click here for the latest on intensity and path<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saturday brought plenty of sunshine and calm conditions. Bill’s Blog dives into what is currently the calmest day of 2023.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

WEATHER WEAR<\/strong>
Rain Jacket
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TODAY<\/strong>
Widespread Rain Developing
Pockets of Locally Heavy Rain
HIGH:<\/strong> 67
LOW:<\/strong> 55
WINDS: SE 5-10 mph<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SUNRISE<\/strong> 7:17 a.m.
SUNSET<\/strong> 7:59 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TODAY<\/strong> Take along the rain jacket and umbrella as you head out the door, as widespread rain will be rolling through the area today. The most concentrated rain will prevail during the morning hours, with the rain becoming more scattered in nature late in the day. Amounts will range from 0.10-0.50+ and will likely be localized. Otherwise, expect overcast skies and highs in the mid-upper 60s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TUESDAY<\/strong> – WEDNESDAY<\/strong> Scattered showers continue for most of Tuesday before tapering off Wednesday morning. Cooler temperatures arrive with highs in the low to mid-60s. It will be breezy as winds come from the north at 10-20 mph.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

THURSDAY <\/strong> Cool and quiet conditions will prevail with more sunshine and highs in the mid-upper 60s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FRIDAY <\/strong> Plenty of sunshine is on tap, with slightly warmer air returning to the area. Afternoon highs will reach the mid-70s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WEEKEND WEATHER<\/strong> Sunshine will continue to dominate over the weekend, with highs in the low-mid 70.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LOOKING AHEAD<\/strong> The overall pattern remains mostly dry and warmer than “average” into the fourth week of September, with the 8 to 14 day outlook placing West Michigan in a drier and warmer-than-normal pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n