News Director
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY — A powerful thunderstorm rolled through St. Joseph County Sunday evening, causing numerous power outages, downed trees, and property damage in spots around the county.
According to the National Weather Service, there was “widespread” wind damage throughout the southern Michigan/northern Indiana area, with wind gusts of 60-80 miles per hour recorded. Damage assessments will be performed Monday to examine the extent of the damage, and will determine if any tornadoes occurred. The Kirsch Airport in Sturgis reported a wind gust of 64 miles per hour at 6:22 p.m. Sunday night, according to NWS…