CANTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. —
Severe storms wreaked havoc in Michigan, spawning at least seven tornadoes and causing widespread damage. These storms were fueled by powerful winds that claimed the lives of five individuals, while also uprooting trees, tearing off roofs, and leaving hundreds of thousands without power.
According to the National Weather Service, one of the tornadoes, classified as an EF-2 with wind speeds of up to 125 mph (201 kilometers per hour), hit Lansing, the state capital. This particular tornado resulted in one fatality and three injuries.
Tragically, an 84-year-old woman lost her life when a tree fell on her home. Despite the efforts of firefighters, she was pronounced dead at the hospital.
The weather service confirmed additional tornadoes in other parts of Michigan, including Belleville, Gibraltar, South Rockwood, Newport, and Canton Township. The tornado in Canton Township caused a tree to crash into a house.
In addition to the tornadoes, the storms featured intense lightning displays and heavy rainfall, causing significant damage throughout the affected areas.
Unfortunately, the storms also led to a tragic accident on the roads. Due to heavy rain, two vehicles collided head-on, resulting in the death of a 21-year-old woman and two girls, aged 1 and 3. The driver of one of the vehicles was seriously injured, while the other driver sustained minor injuries.
Various counties in Michigan, including Wayne and Monroe, declared a state of emergency due to the extensive power outages, flooding, fallen trees, and storm debris. The public was also cautioned to avoid certain rivers due to the discharge of untreated wastewater caused by the flooding.
The impact of these storms was not limited to Michigan. They extended into northeast Ohio, causing further destruction and leaving numerous homes and businesses without power. A tornado also tore through part of Cleveland, damaging several buildings, including a 143-year-old church.
These recent severe weather events highlight the increasingly frequent and intense nature of extreme events like storms, floods, and wildfires. Although a direct link cannot be established between a single weather event and climate change without extensive study, scientists agree that climate change contributes to the severity and frequency of such events. It is crucial for both individuals and governments to take appropriate measures to address this issue.
This story was contributed by Associated Press reporters Rick Callahan, Ken Kusmer, and Ed White.
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