A line of thunderstorms developed ahead of a frontal boundary and moved across Lake Michigan during the morning hours of July 26, 2023. These thunderstorms would eventually track across the state into a very warm and unstable environment. The southern end of the line of storms is where the strongest winds associated with the line would develop and moved across the lower portions of southeast Michigan during the afternoon between 2 PM and 5 PM. A swath of widespread 60-70 mph wind gusts with locally higher gusts resulted in numerous downed trees, downed powerlines, and around 165,000 power outages in southeast Michigan. The Ann Arbor and the Detroit/Grosse Pointe areas were hit the hardest.

Tornado in LIVINGSTON, MICHIGAN
From 26-JUL-23 13:50:00 to 26-JUL-23 13:51:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLIAMSVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A weak tornado with maximum winds of 70 mph tracked east-northeast from northeast Jackson County and briefly crossed into Livingston County before dissipating just northeast of Leeke Road and north of Bowdish Road. One business along the path sustained some minor structural damage that included roof damage and siding damage to an outbuilding.

Thunderstorm Wind in OAKLAND, MICHIGAN
From 26-JUL-23 14:34:00 to 26-JUL-23 14:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: LATHRUP
Magnitude: 59.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large trees reported blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LENAWEE, MICHIGAN
From 26-JUL-23 13:36:00 to 26-JUL-23 13:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORENCI
Magnitude: 59.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and power lines were reported down in Morenci.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, MICHIGAN
From 26-JUL-23 14:22:00 to 26-JUL-23 14:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIVONIA
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large trees uprooted.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CLAIR, MICHIGAN
From 26-JUL-23 15:20:00 to 26-JUL-23 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALGONAC ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees reported blown down in Harsens Island and Clay Township.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, MICHIGAN
From 26-JUL-23 14:25:00 to 26-JUL-23 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: INKSTER
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees reported blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHTENAW, MICHIGAN
From 26-JUL-23 14:02:00 to 26-JUL-23 14:02:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANN ARBOR
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree limb fell on the roof of a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHTENAW, MICHIGAN
From 26-JUL-23 13:50:00 to 26-JUL-23 13:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: GUTHRIE
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees reported blown down, a few across the roadways.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHTENAW, MICHIGAN
From 26-JUL-23 13:59:00 to 26-JUL-23 13:59:00 (EST-5)
Location: SCIO
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree fell onto a house, trapping an individual inside.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHTENAW, MICHIGAN
From 26-JUL-23 14:00:00 to 26-JUL-23 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SALINE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple trees and tree limbs reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIVINGSTON, MICHIGAN
From 26-JUL-23 14:03:00 to 26-JUL-23 14:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINCKNEY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and power lines reported down across Pinckney.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, MICHIGAN
From 26-JUL-23 14:22:00 to 26-JUL-23 14:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: GARDEN CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree limb fell through the roof of a home.

Thunderstorm Wind in OAKLAND, MICHIGAN
From 26-JUL-23 14:56:00 to 26-JUL-23 14:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: FARMINGTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A 6 inch diameter tree was reported blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHTENAW, MICHIGAN
From 26-JUL-23 14:03:00 to 26-JUL-23 14:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANN ARBOR
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was reported blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, MICHIGAN
From 26-JUL-23 14:20:00 to 26-JUL-23 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROMULUS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large trees reported blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, MICHIGAN
From 26-JUL-23 14:40:00 to 26-JUL-23 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONROE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Tree reported blown down on house in Monroe Township.

Thunderstorm Wind in OAKLAND, MICHIGAN
From 26-JUL-23 14:30:00 to 26-JUL-23 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAK PARK
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large trees reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, MICHIGAN
From 26-JUL-23 14:20:00 to 26-JUL-23 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: TEMPERANCE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Multiple trees reported blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, MICHIGAN
From 26-JUL-23 14:30:00 to 26-JUL-23 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: ERIE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Multiple trees reported blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, MICHIGAN
From 26-JUL-23 14:26:00 to 26-JUL-23 14:26:00 (EST-5)
Location: REDFORD
Magnitude: 59.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large trees were reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, MICHIGAN
From 26-JUL-23 14:20:00 to 26-JUL-23 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEWBURG
Magnitude: 59.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large trees reported blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in OAKLAND, MICHIGAN
From 26-JUL-23 14:31:00 to 26-JUL-23 14:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAK PARK
Magnitude: 59.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous large trees blown down, some onto houses and cars.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, MICHIGAN
From 26-JUL-23 14:20:00 to 26-JUL-23 14:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: GARDEN CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large trees limbs reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, MICHIGAN
From 26-JUL-23 14:13:00 to 26-JUL-23 14:13:00 (EST-5)
Location: WEST SUMPTER
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees reported blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, MICHIGAN
From 26-JUL-23 14:40:00 to 26-JUL-23 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONROE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Tree reported blown down on house.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, MICHIGAN
From 26-JUL-23 14:50:00 to 26-JUL-23 14:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: HARPER WOODS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Widespread tree damage reported in Grosse Pointe.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, MICHIGAN
From 26-JUL-23 14:25:00 to 26-JUL-23 14:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLYMOUTH
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Measured wind gust via MDOT mesonet.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, MICHIGAN
From 26-JUL-23 14:16:00 to 26-JUL-23 14:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: (YIP)WILOW RUN APT D
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Measured wind gust at Willow Run Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, MICHIGAN
From 26-JUL-23 14:16:00 to 26-JUL-23 14:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: (DTW)DETROIT METRO A
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Measured  wind gust at Detroit Metro Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACOMB, MICHIGAN
From 26-JUL-23 14:56:00 to 26-JUL-23 14:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: STERLING HGTS
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was reported blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIVINGSTON, MICHIGAN
From 26-JUL-23 14:10:00 to 26-JUL-23 14:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOWELL
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Numerous trees and power lines reported down near Howell.