Saginaw Storm Risk Upgraded to Slight Level 2 as Tornado Threat Emerges Sunday

11 articles · Updated · WNEM · May 17

Saginaw faces a Level 2 Slight Risk for severe storms Sunday, with forecasters adding a tornado threat alongside damaging wind, hail, heavy rain and lightning.
A warm front is expected to lift into central Lower Michigan and stall, while afternoon heat, humidity and shifting winds near the boundary create fuel for rotating storms.
The main threat window runs from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m., though forecasters said not every location will be hit and high pressure aloft could limit some storm development.
Residents were urged to stay weather-aware and use multiple warning sources rather than relying only on outdoor sirens, with attention already turning to another severe threat Monday.

With severe weather forecast for three days, how can communities stay vigilant without suffering from warning fatigue?

After two tornadoes hit in April, is Saginaw ready for the bigger storm threat looming this weekend?

Experts say sirens fail indoors. What is the single most effective way to receive a tornado warning?