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Detroit mayor says NWS confirmed a tornado touched down on Detroit's east side
Summary by Storm News Editorial Desk · As published by WXYZ Channel 7
· September 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details about the survey and its objectives are available from WXYZ Channel 7. A survey is to be conducted by the National Weather Service.
A survey is to be conducted by the National Weather Service. The purpose of this survey is to assess whether a tornado may have occurred.
Further details about the survey and its objectives are available from WXYZ Channel 7.
The area to be surveyed is Detroit's east side, where the National Weather Service will be investigating the possibility of a tornado having taken place.
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Published: September 4, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 ·
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