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Tornado confirmed on Detroit’s east side Thursday, mayor says, the first in nearly 30 years

Summary by Storm News Editorial Desk · As published by ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4 · September 4, 2026 · 1 min read

A tornado has been confirmed, according to the mayor. This event is notable as it is the first tornado in nearly 30 years.

The tornado occurred on Thursday. Further details about the tornado can be found through ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4.

It happened on the east side of Detroit, the mayor stated. For more information, readers can refer to the source.

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Category: government · Published: September 4, 2026 · Source: ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4 · Reading time: 1 min

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Tornado confirmed on Detroit’s east side Thursday, mayor says, the first in nearly 30 years

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