Headline:
Tornado Warning issued September 3 at 3:56PM EDT until September 3 at 4:15PM EDT by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 3, 2026 - 12:56pm
Expires:
September 3, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 356 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Southfield, moving east at 55 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...
Troy, Royal Oak, and Detroit Zoo around 400 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Franklin, Madison Heights, Orchard Lake, Clawson, Berkley, Oak Park,
Hazel Park, Lathrup Village, Bingham Farms, and Farmington 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:
Oakland, MI
Forcast Office:
NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov