National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

Severe Weather Outbreak in the Upper Midwest Today

Multiple corridors of severe thunderstorms are expected across the Upper Midwest today and tonight, with a severe weather outbreak including strong tornado potential possible. The most dangerous period is likely during the late afternoon and evening when strong tornado potential should be maximized. Large to very large hail and strong, damaging winds are likely as well. Read More >

Overview

In the morning of August 6, a supercell developed and tracked east-southeast through southern Michigan, far northeast Indiana and far northwest Ohio. This storm produced an EF2  tornado in northwest St. Joseph county from Lewis Lake to the north side of Three Rivers. This storm did weaken with eastward extent but did maintain some rotation with reports of wall clouds and funnel clouds. Additional thunderstorms then developed east of I-69 Tuesday afternoon, with a few reports of wind damage in northwest Ohio. 

nws logo Media use of NWS Web News Stories is encouraged!
Please acknowledge the NWS as the source of any news information accessed from this site.
nws logo