Headline:
Tornado Warning issued September 3 at 1:58PM EDT until September 3 at 2:30PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 3, 2026 - 10:58am
Expires:
September 3, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 157 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Merrill, or 10 miles northwest of St. Charles,
moving southeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
St. Charles around 205 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Brant,
Nelson, Swan Creek, Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge, Garfield,
Hemlock, and Shields.
Instruction:
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Saginaw, MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov