Two tornadoes struck lower Michigan, one in Metro Detroit and another in Crawford County, causing significant damage and killing a 2-year-old boy in Livonia. The tornado in Livonia, classified as an EF1, caused extensive tree and property damage, prompting cleanup efforts and a potential state of emergency declaration. A GoFundMe campaign for the affected family raised over $164,000. Crews are working to restore power to thousands of residents and clear debris, while officials address concerns about the lack of storm warnings.
A sudden 95-mph tornado struck Livonia, Michigan, killing a 2-year-old and critically injuring his mother, without prior warning from the National Weather Service. The EF1 tornado caused significant damage, including downed trees, power outages, and structural damage. The incident has raised concerns about the effectiveness of weather alerts and the potential impact of climate change on tornado frequency and intensity.
A tornado struck Livonia, Michigan, without warning, killing a toddler and causing significant damage. The National Weather Service did not issue a tornado warning due to the subtle and brief nature of the storm, which occurred in a marginal environment for severe weather. This incident highlights the challenges in detecting and warning for brief tornadoes in real-time.
A tornado uprooted a tree that crashed through a Livonia home, killing a 2-year-old boy and critically injuring his mother. First responders worked for an hour to extricate them, while a 2-week-old child and grandmother in another room were unharmed.
A tornado in Livonia killed a 2-year-old boy and critically injured his mother when a tree fell on their house as they slept. The storm, with winds up to 95 mph, developed too quickly for a warning to be issued. The mother and her 2-month-old infant were hospitalized, and significant damage was reported in the area, including power outages and structural damage. Livonia officials and residents expressed their condolences and described the sudden and severe impact of the storm.
A 2-year-old child died after a tree fell into a Livonia home during a tornado with 90 mph winds. The child's mother was critically injured but rescued, while a 2-week-old baby in another room was unharmed. Emergency crews worked extensively to free the victims, and officials are now focused on cleanup and power restoration.
A tornado rapidly swept through Livonia, killing a 2-year-old and injuring his mother and 2-month-old sibling when a tree fell on their home. The National Weather Service did not issue a warning due to the tornado's quick development. The weather service is investigating the tornado's strength and size.
A tornado touched down in Livonia, Michigan, on Wednesday afternoon, causing extensive tree damage. The National Weather Service confirmed it was an EF-1 tornado with winds of 90-95 MPH. Damage reports also came in from other areas in Wayne and Oakland counties.
Two infant twin boys, Montana Alexander Bridges and Matthew Jace Bridges, were abducted by two unidentified females in Livonia, Michigan. The suspects were last seen driving a black Jeep Grand Cherokee near the Quality Inn on Plymouth Road. The infants, who were only wearing diapers, are considered missing and endangered. Authorities have issued an Amber Alert and are urging anyone with information to contact the Livonia Police Department.
A fight inside a liquor store in Livonia, Michigan, resulted in a fatal shooting in the parking lot, leaving a 27-year-old woman dead. The altercation began between the victim and a 24-year-old woman inside the store and escalated outside, where the Detroit woman shot the victim. A Detroit man, who was acquainted with the victim, returned fire at the shooter and another man. The shooter and the second man were treated at a hospital and released, with the shooter being taken into custody. Both the shooter and the acquaintance of the victim were arrested, as the latter had an expired concealed pistol license. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities believe the individuals involved did not know each other.
Guy Fieri's fast-casual restaurant chain, Chicken Guy, is set to open its first Michigan location in Livonia on April 1, offering a limited menu of chicken tenders, sandwiches, salads, sides, and hand-spun milkshakes, along with 22 different sauces. The chain plans to add 19 locations across Southeast Michigan in the coming years.
