Possible tornado collapses part of building, downs power lines near Kalamazoo
FedEx,Ottawa,Tornadoes,Weather,Environment
PORTAGE, MI - Initial damage reports from Tuesday night’s storm across south Michigan show partially collapsed buildings, fallen trees and downed power lines, officials said. There were large trees and power lines both downed with roof shingles scattered around Portage due to a possible tornado, according to the National Weather Service in a 6:25 p.m., May 7 update. There is no confirmed tornado touchdown at this point, though weather officials said there were multiple reports of witnesses spotting funnel clouds. The FedEx building on Portage Road and Stryker Way partially...
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