There was a lot of straight-line wind action that did damage to homes, uprooted trees and downed power lines during the powerful storm that swept Michigan on Thursday night and Friday morning. But the National Weather Service says there were also several weak tornadoes spinning up along the storm’s leading edge.

The National Weather Service confirms that three touched down in Genesee, Livingston and Saginaw counties after overnight severe storms on Thursday.

A suspected tornado powered through western Wisconsin on Thursday, May 15, as several twisters reportedly hit the region. The large funnel can be seen in footage captured by Alyshia Brunner in New Richmond.

Mid-May is living up to its reputation for severe weather as an active weather pattern brings the threat of strong tornadoes, damaging hail and intense, destructive wind gusts over multiple days.

The strong tornado threat Thursday includes Chicago, Milwaukee and a big chunk of central Wisconsin. Evansville, Indiana is at the heart of Friday’s tornado threat.

Roofs peeled from buildings and trees and utility lines toppled. The fire chief says at least 20 square blocks of the city are damaged.

Video shows what looks to be a tornado hitting the Central West End. Angelina Jolie, the godmother of the Trophée Chopard Award at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, made a stunning debut on the red carpet.

At least four people died and others were hurt after severe storms including a possible tornado swept through St. Louis.