Storms Bring Possible Tornado To Washtenaw County

89.1 WEMU | By David Fair - Retired

Published June 23, 2015 at 9:28 AM EDT

The National Weather Service will have its assessment team in Washtenaw County today to try and confirm an early morning tornado near Manchester.

The Washtenaw County Emergency Services division says the suspected tornado touched down around 1:30am this morning. The winds it produced caused damage to several structures. Several first-responders reported to the area of Bethel Church Road and M-52 including Michigan state Police, Washtenaw County Sheriff's Department, Manchester Fire Department and Huron valley Ambulance. All area residents are accounted for and no injuries were immediately reported. Further damage assessments will be conducted throughout the day.

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David Fair - Retired

Nearly three-quarters of David Fair’s 20+ years in radio has been at WEMU. Since 1994, he has been on the air at 5am each weekday on 89.1 FM as the local host of NPR’s Morning Edition. Over the years, Fair has had the opportunity to interview nationally and internationally known politicians, activists and celebrities. But he feels the most important features and interviews have been with those who live and work here at home. He believes his professional passions and desires fit perfectly into WEMU’s commitment to serving a local audience.

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