Tracking DTE power outages in Metro Detroit: More than 264K without power
Key Points:
- Severe storms with high winds, hail, thunder, and lightning caused widespread power outages in Southeast Michigan, particularly in Metro Detroit.
- As of 7:45 p.m. Friday, DTE Energy reported approximately 264,840 customers without power due to the storm.
- Residents are advised to stay at least 20 feet away from downed power lines and treat all such lines as energized and dangerous.
- Downed power lines can be reported to DTE Energy or Consumers Energy, and immediate dangers should be reported to 911.
- For ongoing updates and safety information, residents are encouraged to use the free 4Warn weather app available for iPhone and Android.