Tornado Warning Issued for Northwestern Saginaw County, MI
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NWS Detroit/Pontiac has issued a Tornado Warning for northwestern Saginaw County until 1:15 PM EDT on June 9, 2026, due to radar-indicated rotation in a severe thunderstorm.
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- Record type
- Tornado Warning
- Affected area
- Saginaw County, Michigan
- Issued
- July 1, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
Tornado warnings are short-window notices for the named area. The issuing office is the authority on whether the warning remains active or has been replaced.
Record status: historical. It was issued 7 weeks ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Saginaw County, Michigan.
Alert Details
Tornado Warning issued by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI. Effective from 12:30 PM EDT to 1:15 PM EDT on June 9, 2026. Event code: TOW. Severity: Extreme. Urgency: Immediate. Certainty: Observed.
Affected Areas
Northwestern Saginaw County in southeastern Michigan. Locations impacted include areas near Marion Springs (8 miles west of St. Charles), Merrill, Nelson, Hemlock, and Shields.
What You Should Do
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
Expected Conditions
A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Marion Springs, moving northeast at 20 mph. Radar indicated rotation. Max hail size up to 0.75 inches. Flying debris will be dangerous; mobile homes may be damaged or destroyed; damage to roofs, windows, vehicles, and trees is likely.
Timeline
Alert effective June 9, 2026 at 12:30 PM EDT. Expires and ends at 1:15 PM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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