Authorities say at least four people are dead and several others injured after suspected tornadoes swept through southwestern Michigan, U.S.

Axar.az informs, citing ABC News, in Branch County, the sheriff said a suspected tornado in the Union Lake area left three people dead and at least 12 people injured, including three who were hospitalized.

In Cass County, local officials said one person died and several other were injured after a suspected tornado touched down near Edwardsburg late Friday afternoon.

Multiple homes and barns "sustained damage ranging from major structural impacts to complete destruction," according to a news release from the county.

The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings for the region Friday afternoon.