Confirmed EF-2 tornado hits Detroit as crews restore power
The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-2 tornado struck Detroit's east side, the city's first such tornado since 1997. Tornadoes also hit nearby communities, damaging property and causing power outages as DTE crews work on restoration.
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Why it matters
The confirmed stronger tornado and resulting outages indicate broader disruption across the Detroit area and nearby communities.
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