Detroiters survey storm damage after possible tornado hits

Detroiters and city leaders were surveying damage from storms that pummeled southeast Michigan for a second day on Thursday, Sept. 3, leaving damage that ranged from downed trees to a possible tornado that hit the east side.

Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield said officials haven’t been able to “fully confirm” if a tornado touched down in the city.

“Detroit, we experienced some incredibly severe weather this afternoon and I pray that everyone got through it safely,” she said in a statement Thursday. She toured the east side, where a possible tornado caused significant damage between East Vernor and East Jefferson, and Mt. Elliott and East Grand Boulevard…

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