Midwest Tornado Outbreak: Severe Weather Strikes Michigan and Ohio

Severe storms and rare February tornadoes caused damage and power outages in the Great Lakes region, including Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. No injuries were reported despite the storms hitting at night. The storms left a trail of destruction, damaging homes, uprooting trees, and causing gas leaks. Unusual warmth preceded the storms, and the return to winter weather followed, with snow and lower temperatures. The National Weather Service is working to confirm tornado reports, and experts note that February tornadoes in the region are rare but not unprecedented.