Father, daughter take cover under kitchen table, survive EF-3 Union City tornado

UNION CITY, Mich. — Michelle McGillis saw her life flash before her eyes when she looked outside and saw a massive tornado making its way towards her and her father’s home on Union Lake.

“Honestly I thought i was going to die,” McGillis said. “I told my dad ‘I think that thing just jumped on water dad, we got to start ducking for cover.'”

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McGillis watched as the tornado took out home after home on Prairie Rose Lane, until it was on top of them in a matter of seconds.

“I dove right underneath that kitchen table, me and my dad,” McGillis said…

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