A stormy night turned tragic when a series of tornadoes swept through the Northeast, causing severe damage and loss of life. In Livonia, Michigan, a powerful tornado led to the death of a two-year-old boy and critically injured his mother when an uprooted tree fell on their home (CBS News).

Livonia Mayor Maureen Miller Brosnan expressed deep sorrow over the incident, calling it a "terrible tragedy for our community." The National Weather Service (NWS) rated the Livonia tornado as an EF-1, with winds reaching up to 95 mph (NBC News; CBS News).

The storm's destructive force left more than 30,000 homes and businesses without power (NY Post). Fire crews spent nearly an hour rescuing the victims from the destroyed house in Livonia. Using high-pressure air bags, the rescue team lifted the massive tree that had collapsed on the home (NBC News). Tragically, while the toddler and his mother suffered the worst, a two-week-old infant and a grandmother in the same house remained unharmed (CBS News).

Meanwhile, in Gaithersburg, Maryland, another tornado caused a large tree to fall on a house, trapping and injuring five people (NBC News). Emergency services worked tirelessly to extricate the victims from the wreckage, showcasing the intensity and danger posed by these natural disasters (NY Post).

Officials issued urgent warnings, urging residents to "Take cover immediately!!!" The structural collapses and accompanying dangers prompted swift action from local authorities to ensure public safety (NBC News).

In Farmington Hills, Michigan, the storm's fury was further seen when a gas station's canopy collapsed, resulting in minor injuries and a small fire from a damaged fuel pump (CBS News). The rapid response by emergency services helped mitigate what could have been a far more serious situation.

The series of tornadoes that swept through the Northeast has left a trail of destruction, highlighting the unpredictability and danger of such natural phenomena. Communities are now focused on recovery and providing support to those affected by these devastating events (NY Post; NBC News; CBS News).