Death Toll at Four after West Michigan Twisters, Could Early Warnings Have Sounded Sooner?

Mar 9, 2026 | 8:44 AM

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March 9, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds talk with WDIV Meteorologist Emeritus Paul Gross. They discuss the recent tornadoes in Michigan, warning systems, and how to stay safe during a storm.

March 9, 2026 ~ Jeremiah Jones, Cass County board chair, joins Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds. He discusses the tornado aftermath and how residents can help with recovery efforts.

MICHIGAN ~ An outbreak of tornadoes tore up various parts of Michigan on Friday, leaving four people dead in the deadliest day for tornadoes in the state since.

Four confirmed tornadoes touched down in Southwest Michigan along a path from Edwardsburg to Clarendon, ranging in strength from EF0 to EF3. The tornado by Edwardsburg killed a 12-year-old boy, and another by Union City killed three people.

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