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Posted on Tue, Apr 26, 2011 : 3:04 p.m.

Tornado watch issued for Washtenaw County

By Cindy Heflin

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for all of southeast Michigan, including Washtenaw County, until 10 tonight.

Tornadoes, hail to 2 inches in diameter, wind gusts to 70 mph and dangerous lightning are possible, the Weather Service said.

A tornado watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes and thunderstorms.

For updated forecasts throughout the day, visit AnnArbor.com's weather page.

Comments

Kai Petainen

Wed, Apr 27, 2011 : 3 a.m.

i think this comment would apply to this topic? here are photos of the clouds/sunset tonight over ann arbor. no sign of a tornado.... <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ahknaten/sets/72157626587912904/" rel='nofollow'>http://www.flickr.com/photos/ahknaten/sets/72157626587912904/</a>

Marshall Applewhite

Tue, Apr 26, 2011 : 11:50 p.m.

I'm surprised the tornado sirens haven't gone off yet.

Marshall Applewhite

Wed, Apr 27, 2011 : 4:15 a.m.

Well, they typically only go off for warnings. But last summer, they went off every time lightning was spotted in the area.

Kai Petainen

Wed, Apr 27, 2011 : 3:32 a.m.

i was wondering about that myself. do they only go off for warnings?

Dr. Vag

Tue, Apr 26, 2011 : 10:46 p.m.

Uncle Henry?

Greggy_D

Tue, Apr 26, 2011 : 10:03 p.m.

Wow.....it's really blowing.

HaeJee

Tue, Apr 26, 2011 : 8:48 p.m.

You would think that Ann Arbor Rec and Ed would cancel their outdoor activities for today.

Urban Sombrero

Tue, Apr 26, 2011 : 8:30 p.m.

The wind is definitely kicking out there! It's crazy. I had to tell my kids to hold onto the dog leash super-tight while walking our chihuahua. If a good gust gets caught up in her Yoda-esque ears, she'll take off like a kite.