Tornado Confirmed in Freeland, Middle East Tensions Rise

It was a busy and stormy day both here in Mid-Michigan and around the world.

U.S. and Iran Exchange Strikes

The United States has carried out a series of strikes on Iranian military and surveillance sites near the Strait of Hormuz. The action came in response to the downing of an American helicopter.

Iran says it responded by launching strikes on 21 targets at U.S. military bases in the region.

The good news is that the two crew members aboard the helicopter survived and have since been rescued.

EF-1 Tornado Confirmed in Freeland

The National Weather Service has officially confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in Freeland just after 1 p.m. Tuesday.

The tornado damaged between 30 and 40 homes and overturned several recreational vehicles. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported.

Consumers Energy says approximately 800 customers lost power during the storm, but service has since been restored.

Mid-Michigan was under multiple tornado warnings Tuesday, including three separate warnings issued in Saginaw County.

Search Ends for Missing Michigan Woman

The U.S. Coast Guard has ended its search for 55-year-old Lynette Hooker, the Michigan woman who disappeared during a trip to the Bahamas with her husband on April 4.

Hooker was reported missing by her husband, Brian. He was detained several days after her disappearance but was later released and returned to the United States.

Sanford Lake Association Membership Increase

If you're planning to join the Sanford Lake Association, you'll want to do it before August 1.

Membership dues are increasing from $30 to $40, marking the first price increase in more than 20 years.

Membership is open to anyone and does not require owning property on Sanford Lake.

The association plans to continue water quality testing, reintroduce fish stocking efforts, and host its annual Fourth of July fireworks display.

Sports Update

The Detroit Tigers rolled past the Minnesota Twins 10-4 at Comerica Park.

In the Stanley Cup Final, the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 5-3, evening the series at two games apiece.

Game 4 of the NBA Finals takes place tonight at Madison Square Garden, where the Knicks hold a two-games-to-one series lead over the Spurs.

Weather Forecast

Today: Patchy morning fog, followed by partly sunny skies. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms arrives late this afternoon. High near 92.

Tonight: Showers and possible thunderstorms overnight. Low around 70.

Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot with a high near 91.

Friday: Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of morning showers. High around 81.