Overview
- National Weather Service teams confirmed at least four tornadoes in southwest Michigan, including an EF-3 in Union City with winds upgraded to about 160 mph, an EF-2 in Three Rivers, an EF-1 in Edwardsburg and an EF-0 in Clarendon Township.
- Michigan authorities report four deaths and 12 injuries, including 12-year-old Silas Anderson; officials identified additional victims as Keri Ann Johnson and Penni Jo Guthrie as damage assessments progress.
- Oklahoma officials confirm four storm-related deaths, with two in Major County on Thursday and two in Beggs on Friday, as Gov. Kevin Stitt declared a state of emergency for eight counties and the state operations center remains active.
- Storm reporting shows a broad outbreak, with the SPC logging more than 25 tornado reports across March 5–6 and Oklahoma citing 13 preliminary tornadoes; agencies caution that totals and EF ratings may change after surveys.
- Emergency response efforts continue with resource centers in Michigan, and groups including the American Red Cross and The Salvation Army assisting in Oklahoma, while residents are urged to report damage to help direct aid.