Michigan Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 09/03/2026 11:06

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued September 3 at 2:06PM EDT until September 3 at 2:30PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
September 3, 2026 - 11:06am
Expires: 
September 3, 2026 - 11:30am
Description: 
At 206 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over St. Charles, moving east at 45 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 210 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