On Friday Gaylord, Michigan was hit by an EF-3 tornado which packed damaging winds up to 140 miles per hour. If you're looking to help out, there are several ways you can do so.
The National Weather Service of Grand Rapids is offering its free annual weather spotter training course to prepare for spring storm season in west michigan.
The National Weather Service says a large portion of the lower peninsula is in the "slight risk" category for severe weather according to the Storm Prediction Center.
Thursday will bring the warmest temperatures of the year so far to Michigan, but also will bring with it a threat for the first severe weather outbreak.