Michigan Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 09/03/2026 12:43

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued September 3 at 3:43PM EDT until September 3 at 4:15PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
September 3, 2026 - 12:43pm
Expires: 
September 3, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description: 
At 343 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Dixboro, or near Ann Arbor, moving southeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. 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... Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti around 350 PM EDT. Willis around 355 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Barton Hills.
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: 
Washtenaw, MI
Forcast Office: 
NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov