Tornado and storms leave at least six dead in Michigan and Oklahoma

At least six people were killed in Michigan and Oklahoma after powerful storms produced at least one confirmed tornado; state officials have activated emergency operations and the National Weather Service is conducting damage surveys.

Powerful spring storms produced at least one confirmed tornado and caused fatalities and damage across parts of Michigan and Oklahoma on Friday. At least six people were reported killed, with multiple injuries and homes damaged, according to local authorities. Michigan's governor activated the State Emergency Operations Center to coordinate response in southwestern Michigan. The National Weather Service said it is investigating tornado reports and planned damage surveys in affected areas. Known details: - Local authorities reported at least six deaths: three in Branch County (Union Lake area), one in Cass County, and multiple storm-related deaths reported in Okmulgee County and nearby communities. - The National Weather Service confirmed at least one tornado near Union City, Michigan, and said crews would survey Oklahoma damage to determine whether other tornadoes occurred. - Michigan officials activated the State Emergency Operations Center and county offices warned of downed trees, damaged homes, potential power outages and travel interruptions. - The Storm Prediction Center said millions of people across the Plains and Midwest were at risk of severe weather, and forecasters noted unusually warm temperatures for parts of the southern U.S. over the weekend. Summary: At least six people were killed as severe storms and a confirmed tornado impacted communities in Michigan and Oklahoma, and officials reported injuries and structural damage. State emergency operations have been activated and the National Weather Service is conducting damage surveys; the full extent of storm activity and damage assessments remains undetermined at this time.