PERRY, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – An EF-1 tornado touched down in the Shiawassee County city of Perry on Friday night. Although no injuries were reported, the tornado caused widespread damage in the city and cleanup efforts are ongoing.
The National Weather Service says the tornado touched down along Beardslee Road just south of Britton Road about 3 miles west of Perry around 7:50 p.m. on Friday night.
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The tornado caused heavy damage to trees and power lines as it traveled east across Ruess Road and Boulder Lane. It then intensified as its crossed into the Perry city limits.
The tornado appeared to reach a maximum wind speed of 95 mph at 430 yards wide. It weakened around the area of Second and Washington streets before lifting back into the air.
The twister traveled along the ground for about 3 miles.
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