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Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes hit Michigan, leaving widespread damage and power outages

Severe thunderstorms swept across Michigan, particularly affecting Southeast and West regions, causing significant damage and power outages. The storms, which included reports of tornadoes and heavy rainfall, left over 60,000 customers without power. Notably, two tornadoes touched down in West Michigan, prompting the National Weather Service to conduct damage surveys. The storms also resulted in damaged buildings, particularly schools in Ann Arbor, and hazardous flooding on roads. Residents are cautioned as further severe weather is expected in the coming days, with tornado watches and warnings still in effect.
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