National Weather Service Confirms Brief EF‑0 Tornado Hit St. Clair County on Wednesday Evening
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Tornado Touches Down Near Marysville, Michigan – Brief but Confirmed
The National Weather Service verified that a short‑lived EF‑0 tornado rolled through Marysville, MI, on the evening of Sept. 2, 2026, causing scattered tree damage along a narrow half‑mile track.
The National Weather Service has officially confirmed that a tornado touched down in St. Clair County on Wednesday evening. While the storm was brief, its impact was noticeable along a narrow corridor near Marysville.
According to the Detroit/Pontiac forecast office, the funnel formed at about 7:19 p.m. on September 2, 2026, and lifted just two minutes later at 7:21 p.m. In that short span, the vortex traveled less than half a mile, carving a path between Gratiot Boulevard and Highway 29.
Wind speeds peaked around 75 mph, earning the event an EF‑0 rating on the Enhanced Fujita scale. Damage was sporadic but evident – a handful of trees were uprooted or snapped, and a few branches littered the roadway.
Residents received a Tornado Warning just after 7:00 p.m., giving them a narrow window to seek shelter. Local emergency services reported no injuries, and power outages were minimal.
For ongoing updates, residents are encouraged to stay tuned to WDIV Local 4 News and the 4Warn Weather alerts.
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