Trending Now - Severe Tornadoes Sweep Through Midwest, Leaving Death and Destruction
WHO:
Jodie Owens, 47 years old, and her daughter Lexi Owens, 13 years old, from Fairview, Oklahoma.
Governor Kevin Stitt, Oklahoma.
Danny Giager, emergency management director in Fairview, Oklahoma.
Manny DeLaRosa, Cass County Emergency Manager, Michigan.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
Jodie Owens, 47 years old, and her daughter Lexi Owens, 13 years old, from Fairview, Oklahoma.
Governor Kevin Stitt, Oklahoma Department of Public Safety, Oklahoma Highway Patrol, National Weather Service (NWS), Branch County Sheriff's Office, Cass County Emergency Manager Manny DeLaRosa.
WHAT:
Two fatalities reported in Oklahoma due to severe storms and a tornado on March 5, 2026.
At least four fatalities reported in Michigan due to tornadoes on March 6, 2026.
Three deaths and 12 injuries reported in Union City, Michigan, with three individuals transported to the hospital.
Tornado warnings issued across southern Michigan and northern Oklahoma.
More than 7 million Americans at the highest risk of severe weather on March 6, 2026.
Severe thunderstorms expected to continue into March 7, 2026.
Jodie and Lexi Owens were found dead in their vehicle on Highway 60 in Major County, Oklahoma, on March 5, 2026, around 10 p.m.
Their deaths are reported to be "tornado related" according to the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety.
At least four people were killed and over a dozen injured in Michigan due to severe storms on March 6, 2026.
Three deaths and 12 injuries were reported in Union City, Michigan, with three individuals hospitalized.
The National Weather Service confirmed five tornado reports in the Tulsa and eastern Oklahoma areas on March 6, 2026.
WHERE:
Fairview, Oklahoma, specifically near Highway 60 and County Road 2435.
Union City, Michigan, and Cass County, Michigan.
Major County, Oklahoma.
Areas including Kansas City, Missouri; Tulsa, Oklahoma; and Omaha, Nebraska.
Fairview, Oklahoma; Major County, Oklahoma; Union City, Michigan; Branch County, Michigan; Cass County, Michigan; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Kansas City, Missouri; Omaha, Nebraska; Peoria, Illinois; Des Moines, Iowa.
WHEN:
March 5, 2026, at approximately 10 p.m. - time of the fatalities in Oklahoma.
March 6, 2026 - date of severe storms and tornadoes in Michigan and Oklahoma.
March 6, 2026 - reports of severe weather and tornado warnings.
March 5, 2026 - Jodie and Lexi Owens were found deceased.
March 6, 2026 - Severe storms and tornadoes impacted multiple states, including Oklahoma and Michigan.
WHY:
Severe weather conditions caused by a clash between warm air from the Gulf Coast and cooler Canadian air.
Severe weather conditions, including tornadoes and high winds, were reported across the central U.S. as part of the spring storm season.
HOW:
Tornadoes confirmed by the National Weather Service in Oklahoma and Michigan.
Emergency response teams assessing damage and conducting rescue operations in affected areas.
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol used a phone signal to locate Jodie and Lexi Owens' vehicle after they lost connection with a family member.
Emergency crews were deployed to assess damage and respond to incidents caused by the storms, including downed power lines and structural damage.
(UPDATED March 8, 2026 13:16 UTC)
Tragic news today as severe storms and tornadoes have resulted in fatalities in both Oklahoma and Michigan. In Oklahoma, two lives were lost, including 47-year-old Jodie Owens and her 13-year-old daughter Lexi, due to a tornado that struck Fairview on March 5. Meanwhile, in Michigan, at least four fatalities were reported following tornadoes on March 6, with three deaths and twelve injuries occurring in Union City, where three individuals were hospitalized. Tornado warnings have been issued across southern Michigan and northern Oklahoma, as over seven million Americans faced the highest risk of severe weather earlier this week. Emergency response teams are currently assessing damage and conducting rescue operations in the affected areas, as the severe thunderstorms are expected to continue.
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(UPDATED March 8, 2026 01:21 UTC)
Tragically, Jodie Owens, 47, and her 13-year-old daughter Lexi, were found dead in their vehicle on Highway 60 in Major County, Oklahoma, on March 5, 2026, with their deaths being labeled as "tornado related" by the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety. Just a day later, severe storms swept through Michigan, resulting in at least four fatalities and over a dozen injuries, including three deaths and twelve injuries in Union City, where three individuals were hospitalized. The National Weather Service confirmed five tornado reports in the Tulsa and eastern Oklahoma areas on March 6, highlighting the severity of the weather conditions affecting the central U.S. Emergency crews were deployed to assess the damage caused by the storms, which included downed power lines and structural destruction. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol utilized a phone signal to locate Jodie and Lexi's vehicle after they lost contact with a family member, emphasizing the impact of the severe weather this spring.
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(UPDATED March 7, 2026 20:46 UTC)
Tragedy struck Fairview, Oklahoma, where a mother and her 13-year-old daughter were killed in severe storms on March 5. Their bodies were discovered in a vehicle on Highway 60 around 10 PM that night, and the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety has indicated their deaths appear to be tornado related. In response to the loss, Governor Kevin Stitt shared his condolences on social media, offering prayers for the grieving family. Meanwhile, tornado warnings were issued across southern Michigan on March 6, resulting in at least four deaths and numerous injuries, with three fatalities reported in Branch County alone. As the National Weather Service confirmed five tornadoes in Oklahoma that same day, residents were urged to avoid affected areas to allow emergency responders to carry out their recovery efforts safely.
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Severe storms on March 6, 2026, have resulted in at least four fatalities in Michigan and extensive damage across both Michigan and Oklahoma, including downed power lines and destroyed homes. Tragically, a 47-year-old mother and her 13-year-old daughter were found dead in their vehicle in Major County, Oklahoma, while at least twelve others were injured in Michigan, with three requiring hospitalization. In response to the devastation, Oklahoma's Highway Patrol utilized phone signals to locate victims, and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer activated the State Emergency Operations Center to coordinate recovery efforts.