Latest Blackouts Blamed On High Heat
DTE Energy says they've restored power to almost everyone who was affected by Monday's severe storms, but now they have another problem on their hands.
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DTE Energy says they've restored power to almost everyone who was affected by Monday's severe storms, but now they have another problem on their hands.
About 5,000 DTE customers are still without electricity and air conditioning Wednesday morning, mostly in Hazel Park and Redford.
DTE Energy says they are continuing to make progress in restoring power to those still without following Monday's fast-moving storms.
Aol Duschi, owner of Universal Coney Island, said he's lost $10,000 in business and another $12,000 in food gone bad. Dan Miller of Gregory Boat Company said storm damage may hurt his business, especially with the hydroplane boat races this weekend.
While working to restore power to those still in the dark following Saturday's storms, DTE Energy lost thousands of additional customers.
Westland residents are coping with uprooted trees, fallen limbs and downed power lines.
About 2,400 DTE Energy customers in Farmington Hills were without power late Wednesday morning.
Detroit Police Chief Ralph Godbee says there will be no disruptions to public safety service, including 9-1-1 calls, amid a major power outage downtown.
Following two days with temperatures at 94 and 96 degrees in Detroit, the Metro area is about to be hit with some cooler temperatures and scattered thunderstorms.
Up to 7,000 DTE Energy customers were without service Wednesday evening in Metro Detroit.
A heat advisory is in effect until midnight Wednesday for Metro Detroit.
A tornado touched down in Perry, east of Lansing, packing winds of 90-95 miles per hour. Trees and power lines blown down across southeastern Michigan.
There are approximately 104,000 Consumers Energy electric customers without power due to the storms that swept across the state on Sunday.
Heavy rain means serious flooding for many Metro Detroit communities, with many residents experiencing roadways under water, drenched basements and power outages.
After storms ripped through southeastern Michigan Monday, 15,000 homes and businesses are still powerless the following afternoon.
A good portion of the Upper Peninsula is in the dark, Tuesday, after massive early morning storms struck the area.
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