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Livonia Spree fireworks canceled, festival closes early due to severe weather risk

By Amber Ainsworth
Published  June 25, 2023 5:37pm EDT
Severe Weather
FOX 2 Detroit

LIVONIA, Mich. (FOX 2) - The Livonia Spree fireworks were canceled Sunday as severe weather moved into the area.

Livonia is in Wayne County, which was under a tornado watch when the decision to cancel was made.

Find the latest watch and warning updates here.

The festival also closed at 5 p.m. It was scheduled to be open until midnight. 

More: What's the difference between a tornado watch and a warning?

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As severe weather moves toward Southeast Michigan, Lenawee, Monroe, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties are under a tornado watch until 11 p.m. Other counties in the area are under a severe thunderstorm warning.