An EF-2 tornado tore through Detroit’s east side on Sept. 3, the city’s first twister since 1997. A new analysis maps the city’s 56 outdoor sirens and finds some areas, including spots near the tornado’s path, may have light coverage.
Author Archives: Connor Wright
Connor Wright is a University of Michigan graduate student studying environmental science and geospatial data science. After moving from Florida in 2026, where he worked in hurricane preparedness, he joined the Detroit Sustainability Clinic. He's partnering with Planet Detroit in fall 2026 to use satellite imagery and environmental data in reporting.