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Mayor confirms tornado hit Detroit in Thursday storms
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Key Points:
- Severe storms struck metro Detroit and southeast Michigan on Sept. 3 and 4, causing widespread power outages affecting over 250,000 DTE Energy and Consumers Energy customers, with restoration expected by Sunday.
- Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield confirmed a tornado touched down on the city's east side, causing significant damage including downed trees, wires, and structural impacts, with nearly 100 traffic signals out of service.
- Wayne County crews are conducting continuous storm response efforts focusing on road safety, drainage, and infrastructure assessments, particularly monitoring vulnerable gravel roads for erosion.
- Additional thunderstorms and heavy rain were forecasted for Sept. 4, with flood advisories in place for multiple counties, raising concerns about flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
- Authorities advised caution using generators due to carbon monoxide risks and provided guidance on food safety during prolonged power outages to prevent spoilage and health hazards.
