Michigan Governor declares state of emergency following severe weather

By: Maddie Gruber

Posted: Mar 7, 2026 4:30 PM EDT

NOW: Michigan Governor declares state of emergency following severe weather

MICHIGAN. -- Governor Gretchen Whitmer posted in a statement on Saturday, Mar. 7, that a state of emergency has been declared for Branch, Cass, and St. Joseph Counties following the severe weather.

Emergency teams will monitor the situation and coordinate resources for those impacted.