Michigan experienced an active early tornado season with an EF-3 near Union City on March 6, an EF-1 in Van Buren Township on April 4, and a tornado watch on April 14 warning of potential twisters, 70 mph winds, and 2-inch hail. Record warm March temperatures and high precipitation fueled instability and moisture for severe storms.
Source: clickondetroit. Original: https://www.clickondetroit.com/weather/2026/04/15/why-is-michigan-seeing-so-many-tornado-chances-this-early-in-the-season/
