Major Winter Storm to Impact the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Inclement Weather in the Pacific Northwest

A major winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast that may cause impossible travel conditions and power outages. Blizzard conditions are possible along the Northeastern Seaboard. Wet weather and strong winds return to the Pacific Northwest and north-central California. Read More >

Overview

Between roughly 4 PM and 8 PM EDT on March 30, 2025, unusually severe thunderstorm wind gusts brought damage to much of Southwest and Mid Lower Michigan. The Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford International Airport reported a peak gust of 81 mph and Jackson County Airport reported a 96 mph gust. Eight tornadoes had been confirmed in the Grand Rapids forecast area, and twelve in the state of Michigan.

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Tornadoes

Eight Tornadoes have been confirmed as of April 8th, 2025

Caledonia Tornado

Belding Tornado

Muir Tornado

3E Rockford Tornado

Murray Lake Tornado

The Enhanced Fujita (EF) Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories:

EF0 Weak 65-85 mph	EF1 Moderate 86-110 mph	EF2 Significant 111-135 mph	EF3 Severe 136-165 mph	EF4 Extreme 166-200 mph	EF5 Catastrophic 200+ mph