Updated April 4, 2026, 6:19 p.m. ET
Dearborn — The National Weather Service has issued multiple tornado warnings across southeast Michigan as severe storms move through the region Saturday evening.
Warnings are in effect for Dearborn, Taylor and Dearborn Heights until 6:15 p.m. EDT; Monroe, South Monroe and West Monroe until 6:30 p.m.; and Warren, Sterling Heights and Troy until 7 p.m.
At 5:48 p.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Belleville, about 7 miles southeast of Ypsilanti, and was moving northeast at 45 mph, according to the weather service. Radar indicated rotation within the storm.
The storm was expected to move through Taylor, Romulus, Canton and Dearborn around 5:55 p.m., and near Wyandotte and Greenfield Village around 6 p.m. Other communities in the storm’s path include Inkster, Wayne, Melvindale, Ecorse, Allen Park, Dearborn Heights, New Boston, Lincoln Park, Southgate and Garden City.
The warning also covers several major roadways, including stretches of Interstate 75 between mile markers 35 and 44, Interstate 275 between mile markers 13 and 21, Interstate 94 between mile markers 188 and 209, Interstate 96 near mile marker 183, and M-39 between mile markers 6 and 10.
A separate tornado warning has been issued for Monroe County communities, including Monroe, South Monroe and West Monroe, where similar severe conditions are possible through 6:30 p.m.
Another warning covers parts of Macomb and Oakland counties, including Warren, Sterling Heights and Troy, through 7 p.m.
Forecasters warned the primary hazard is a tornado, with impacts including dangerous flying debris, damage or destruction of mobile homes, and likely damage to roofs, windows, vehicles and trees.
Marine warning also issued in Metro Detroit
The weather service also issued a special marine warning for the waters of Lake Erie from the Detroit River to North Cape, as well as the Detroit River, until 6:45 p.m. EDT, warning of dangerous conditions for boaters.
Residents in all warned areas are urged to take immediate shelter in a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building and to avoid windows. Officials also advised motorists to avoid travel in the storm’s path and remain alert for rapidly changing conditions.
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