tornadoes

Whether your state is actually part of Tornado Alley comes down to the time of year.

The tornado season in the Midwest, specifically in states like Michigan, Indiana, and Illinois, has begun with intense activity, resulting in significant destruction and loss of life.

As spring unfolds in Michigan, the skies can turn ominous, with tornado season just around the corner. What’s brewing for this summer? Let’s find out.

The course is free and open to the public, but registration is required. The 2024 spring storm season is fast approaching!

Only 3 winter tornadoes have ever been recorded in Michigan history, touching down in Kalamazoo and Wayne Counties.

Even though we're getting close to Fall, we're not out of the woods yet.

With the recent tornado touchdown in Perry, Michigan, how many tornadoes have touched down in the state overall in 2023?

While uncommon, three winter tornadoes have been recorded in Michigan history. One of which took place in Kalamazoo County on January 18, 1996.

While Michigan happens to sit North enough to not always be in the direct path of “Tornado Alley”, we are no stranger to experiencing tornadoes. Perhaps the most dangerous thing about tornadoes is the fact that they can range in severity. Like earthquakes, tornadoes don’t have a constant size, wind speed, movement, etc. Meaning the amount of destruction to people's lives always varies.

"The Shed" in Quincy is collecting goods and funds to help aid relief efforts in Nashville, Tennessee after the area was devastated by tornadoes.