UPDATE
According to the National Weather Service, a tornado touched down around 12:46 a.m. Wednesday, eight miles southeast of Eaton Rapids, near Springport. Local law enforcement and weather spotters confirmed the tornado.
The NWS will likely send crews to survey the damage on Wednesday.
END UPDATE
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for Ingham and Jackson counties until 1:30 a.m.
WATCH LIVE: Tornado warning in Ingham and Jackson counties
Damage could include downed power lines, fallen trees, and the potential for quarter-sized hail.
Take cover and get to a safe place in your home.
We also have a severe thunderstorm watch in effect for all of our neighborhoods in Mid-Michigan until Wednesday, February 28, at 5:00 a.m. for the following counties:
- Ingham
- Jackson
- Eaton
- Clinton
- Calhoun
- Ionia
Consumer Energy is reminding people to charge their phones and electronic devices, have an emergency kit, and unplug any sensitive electronic devices.
They are also reminding our neighbors to make sure generators are at least 25 feet away from doors or windows.
To check and see if there are any power outages in your neighborhood, click here.
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