A tornado touched down, causing damage across an area that included Belle Isle. This event was part of a larger trend, as the state has seen an increase in tornadoes in recent years. Typically, the state averages about 15 tornadoes a year, but last year there were 33.

The conditions that led to the tornado are expected to become more frequent due to climate change. Increased warming and atmospheric changes are affecting the severity and location of tornadoes.

Further details about the tornado and its connection to climate change are available from the source, including insights from a University of Michigan professor emeritus who researches climate shifts.