About this recording
Published 2026-03-08. Powerful storms and multiple tornadoes struck parts of the United States between March 5 and March 7, 2026, leaving a trail of destruction across Michigan and Oklahoma. At least eight people have been killed and dozens injured as supercell thunderstorms produced multiple tornadoes across the Midwest and southern Plains. This archived recording reflects reporting at publication; conditions may have changed.
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