Tornado Watch issued for Branch, St. Joseph and Hillsdale counties until 8 p.m.

COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch until 8 p.m. for Branch, St. Joseph and Hillsdale counties in Michigan as well as Steuben County in Indiana until 8p.m.

The watch area also covers all of Northern, and parts of Central Indiana. The NWS says storms will develop this afternoon, (either as multiple clusters or a single line) that will be capable of producing winds in excess of 60-70 mph as well as a few tornados.

Keep your radio tuned to WTVB for the latest weather information as it develops.