Residents of Livingston County and surrounding areas in Michigan experienced severe storm conditions that caused substantial damage overnight. According to a report by ClickOnDetroit, the aftermath of a potent squall line left the county reeling from minor flooding, fallen trees, and widespread power outages upon waking Friday morning.
The genesis of the storms began as a system traversed Lake Michigan from Wisconsin, impacting many Southeast Michigan counties with tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings late Thursday night. Per coverage by FOX 2 Detroit, the National Weather Service initiated multiple tornado watches, including one for Livingston County at 12:01 a.m., which ended 29 minutes later. As the storm progressed, severe thunderstorm warnings spanned multiple counties, including Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb.
FOX 2 Detroit also indicated that the same system was responsible for tornado warnings throughout Wisconsin before it wreaked havoc in Michigan. For locals needing up-to-the-minute weather updates, the FOX 2 mobile app was highlighted as a valuable resource for those navigating the turbulent conditions…