Severe storms in Metro Detroit cause extensive power disruptions for thousands of homes
In the early hours of Wednesday morning, thousands of residents in Southeast Michigan found themselves without power, following a series of severe storms and high winds that swept through the region on Tuesday.
The PowerOutage.US site, a valuable resource for tracking power outages, showed that Oakland, Macomb, and Genesee counties were the areas most affected by these outages. Among the counties, Oakland County was particularly hard-hit, with extensive damage reported.
DTE Energy, serving most of the Metro Detroit area, reported about 6,000 customers without power at 6 a.m. The outage map indicated that the power outages were widespread, affecting residents across the region.
The extreme weather conditions, including storms and high winds, are believed to be the primary cause of the power outages. These weather events resulted in widespread damage to power lines and infrastructure, leading to the loss of power for hundreds of thousands of DTE Energy customers.
The power outages were part of the second-largest storm-related power outage in DTE Energy's history, affecting an estimated 600,000 to 800,000 customers across Michigan. Restoration efforts are ongoing, with DTE's storm response teams actively working to restore power as quickly as possible.
While Genesee County was not explicitly reported as heavily affected, Oakland and Macomb counties were significantly impacted by these power outages. As the situation continues to unfold, residents are urged to stay informed and prepared, following updates from local authorities and DTE Energy.
Sources: 1. Detroit Free Press 2. DTE Energy
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