Weather experts explain the science behind the rapidly-developing twisters, and how just the right conditions had to be in place for it to happen.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared a state of emergency for three Michigan counties after the National Weather Service said at least three tornadoes touched down during severe storms Friday.

A tornado was reported Friday afternoon as a severe storm moved across parts of southwest Michigan, leaving 4 dead and 12 injured, officials say.

The storms hit a broad swath of the nation's midsection, spurring tornado warnings and watches from Iowa to Texas.

Three people died and a dozen people have been injured in a storm in southern Michigan, according to the sheriff's office and weather officials.

At least four people were killed and numerous others were injured when a series of tornadoes ripped through southern Michigan, authorities said.

Footage taken on Friday afternoon showed reported tornadoes rip through parts of southern Michigan, heavily damaging retail stores, homes and scattering debris across neighborhoods. Video captured in Union City,

A confirmed tornado barreled through southern Michigan, hitting Union City, Three Rivers and other areas. Here's what we know.

The Branch County Sheriff’s Office said there were 12 reported injuries and three deaths after a tornado appeared to have hit the Union City area, which is about 125 miles (200 km) west of Detroit.

A 12-year-old boy is reported to be among the dead following powerful storms that stretched across the middle of the country.

The tornado-producing storm that ripped across a 50-mile stretch of southern Michigan on March 6 was followed by another tornado in Oklahoma.

The National Weather Service has upgraded the High Wind Watch to a High Wind Warning for most of the News 5 Viewing area. The Power of 5 Meteorologists are expecting gusts over 50 mph on Friday.