Homes and businesses were damaged across metro Detroit after severe storms

[ad_1]

DETROIT — Officials believe a hurricane may have made landfall Saturday evening in Armada, one of the areas hardest hit by storms that swept through southeastern Michigan.

Local 4 News anchor and reporter Grant Hermes was living in the Armada on Sunday morning with a look at the damage. Armada is located in northern Macomb County.

Original story: A potential tornado damages buildings, destroys trees and power lines in the Armada

No injuries were reported in the Armada Saturday night, although many homes and businesses were damaged.

Businesses on Main Street in Armada no longer have a roof due to the inclement weather. There is now debris and bricks scattered in the area.

ad

A press conference on the effects of the storm that swept the Armada will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday.

It will be held in the downtown Armada with Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel, Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Winkersham, and Brandon Lewis, Macomb County Emergency Management Director.

Local 4 News reporter Mara MacDonald was living in Oakland County Sunday morning where a tornado may have hit the area as well.

MacDonald was living in Whitelake town and gazing at the aftermath.

Heavy rain fell in Pontiac, Kego Harbor and the town of Waterford to the point where intersections immediately filled with water and unsuspecting drivers stopped, then had to wait for a tow truck.

West Bloomfield experienced strong winds and torrential rain. A siren went into effect in Oakland County around 8 p.m. Saturday when someone was seen over Clarkston heading east.

ad

As far as the National Weather Service is concerned, the hurricane didn’t make landfall. However, it was seen heading east, with the vast majority of the damage located in Oakland County.

As of 7 a.m. Sunday, more than 126,000 customers of DTE Energy were still without power.

Details: Tracking DTE Energy outages in southeastern Michigan

Meanwhile, an off-duty firefighter told police he noticed a tornado on Lodge Highway. According to his account, an uncertain hurricane picked up two vehicles and overturned them.

Weather update: Troops were sent to the north M-10 and M-8 for several overturned vehicles. Soldiers called an off-duty firefighter who advised him to spot a tornado at this location. Water drain.

– MSP Metro Detroit (@mspmetrodet) July 25, 2021 Read more:

Copyright 2021 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit – All rights reserved.

.

[ad_2]