The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Tornado Watch for Southeastern Michigan until 4:00 AM Wednesday Morning, April 15, 2026. This means that conditions are favorable for the development of severe weather, including tornadoes near the watch area. The watch can cover multiple counties or several states and typically lasts several hours. However, tornado watches are not issued for every storm that produces a tornado. They are issued when forecasters believe there is a greater chance of multiple storms producing severe weather across a broad area. A tornado warning can be issued even when a tornado is not in place. Severe thunderstorms can produce powerful winds capable of causing major damage and potentially producing tornadoes.