West Michigan is hit by destructive winds and severe thunderstorms.

 

Western Michigan saw rain, destructive gusts, and the possibility of tornadoes Thursday night due to a swiftly moving storm.

 

According to the National Weather Service's tornado warnings, anyone caught without shelter could be at risk from flying debris. There will be destruction or damage to mobile homes. Vehicles, windows, and roofs will sustain damage. Damage to trees is likely.

 

After strong storms, the National Weather Service issued a Tornado Watch for most of the region, which will be in force until 3 a.m. Friday. Throughout the evening, a number of west Michigan counties were under a tornado warning; however, the warnings have since been lifted.

 

Additionally, the area was at risk of strong thunderstorms. Damaged winds caused power outages in many neighborhoods by bringing down power wires and trees.

 

A storm that brought heavy rains and lightning knocked out power for hundreds of customers in the Saginaw area and thousands in the Mt. Pleasant and Midland area.

 

Consumers Energy reports that evaluations for power restoration are still pending.