GRAND BLANC, Mich –   UDPATE—  The tornado initiated at Creasey Bicentennial Park, causing significant damage including the destruction of a pavilion and the uprooting of a pine tree. It proceeded east northeast, causing extensive damage along its path through Westminster Cir, Porter Rd, Reid Rd, and into an industrial complex at Reid and S Dort Hwy, where it caused substantial structural damage. The tornado continued its destruction through the Indian Hill neighborhood near downtown Grand Blanc, downing numerous large trees, some of which fell on homes. It maintained its east northeast trajectory across Genesee Road to Belsay Rd, causing additional tree damage before inflicting more severe damage in the areas of Moonstone Dr and Brookview Dr, including significant tree destruction and structural damage to homes. The tornado eventually weakened and lifted after crossing Perry Rd.

A tornado has swept through Grand Blanc, causing substantial damage to structures and leading to widespread power outages across the area. Fortunately, there have been no reported injuries or fatalities in the wake of the storm.

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Emergency services are currently on the scene, evaluating the extent of the damage and addressing urgent situations. Authorities are urging residents and commuters to steer clear of several key intersections that have been severely affected. These include Dort Highway with Reid Road and Gibson Road, as well as the crossing of Reid Road and Porter Road. While Grand Blanc Road remains accessible, caution is advised in the vicinity.

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Residents are reminded to treat any downed power lines as live and dangerous. Such hazards should be reported to emergency services immediately.

The community is also bracing for further disruptions, as Genesee County remains under a Wind Advisory. The National Weather Service has forecasted wind gusts reaching up to 45 mph throughout the day, from 7 AM to 7 PM, which may exacerbate the current power outages.

For those resorting to the use of generators during this period, safety guidelines recommend positioning these units at least 30 feet away from residential structures to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. It is critically important to ensure that generators are never operated within enclosed spaces.