DTE assigning crews to 200,000 homes for power restoration - here's what will get fixed first
Thursday's refreeze sent the number of power outages over 500,000, worsening an already catastrophic incident of electricity loss in Metro Detroit.
Thursday's refreeze sent the number of power outages over 500,000, worsening an already catastrophic incident of electricity loss in Metro Detroit.
DTE Timeline: More outages possible if dangerous weather conditions persist in SE Michigan
It's likely some schools that lost power Wednesday won't see energy restored tomorrow, DTE said, as it works to restore downed lines before tackling power outage issues.
It's likely some schools that lost power Wednesday won't see energy restored tomorrow, DTE said, as it works to restore downed lines before tackling power outage issues.
DTE estimating 95% of power restored by Sunday night after ice storm freezes Southeast Michigan
More than 485,000 homes were without power Thursday morning.
More than 485,000 homes were without power Thursday morning.
Southeast Michigan power outages: What to do if you see a downed wire
Downed power lines are a danger to humans and animals. Here's what to do if you see one after the ice storm:
Downed power lines are a danger to humans and animals. Here's what to do if you see one after the ice storm:
What do you do if a traffic light is out during a power outage in Michigan
A wicked ice storm that blew through Southeast Michigan wreaked havoc on the local utility companies. More than 460,000 homes did not have power Thursday morning as the weight of ice that froze to wires weighed heavily on the grid.
A wicked ice storm that blew through Southeast Michigan wreaked havoc on the local utility companies. More than 460,000 homes did not have power Thursday morning as the weight of ice that froze to wires weighed heavily on the grid.
More than 432,000 DTE customers without power from ice storm
A combination of sleet, rain and snow has hit the area hard, although DTE says there are more than 1,800 crews out in the field including many from bordering states offering extra aid.
A combination of sleet, rain and snow has hit the area hard, although DTE says there are more than 1,800 crews out in the field including many from bordering states offering extra aid.
Heavy rain is over but strong winds moving into Southeast Michigan
The National Weather Service is considering a thunder-less severe thunderstorm warning if the wind gets too strong.
The National Weather Service is considering a thunder-less severe thunderstorm warning if the wind gets too strong.
Transition into El Nino could lead to record heat around globe
The World Meteorological Organization reports fishermen first used the term El Niño off the coast of South America to describe the unusually warm water temperatures before Christmas.
The World Meteorological Organization reports fishermen first used the term El Niño off the coast of South America to describe the unusually warm water temperatures before Christmas.
Storm cleanup continues from winter blast; 6,300 without power
This winter storm packed as much of a punch as expected with wet, heavy snow including Detroit, where the city will have contractors plow residential streets in 24 hours.
This winter storm packed as much of a punch as expected with wet, heavy snow including Detroit, where the city will have contractors plow residential streets in 24 hours.
Drone footage shows river with enough garbage to fill 4 Olympic swimming pools
In the Drina River of Eastern Europe, a combination of bad weather and a build-up of waste in riverside landfills led to an significant accumulation of garbage.
In the Drina River of Eastern Europe, a combination of bad weather and a build-up of waste in riverside landfills led to an significant accumulation of garbage.
Scientists divert lightning strikes using lasers
A demonstration was conducted on a mountain in Switzerland.
A demonstration was conducted on a mountain in Switzerland.
‘Scared for their lives’: 3 rescued from car teetering precariously over cliff's edge in California
Three people escaped a potentially deadly situation on Friday when they were rescued from a car that was teetering precariously over the edge of a cliff in Santa Cruz County, California.
Three people escaped a potentially deadly situation on Friday when they were rescued from a car that was teetering precariously over the edge of a cliff in Santa Cruz County, California.
Search for 5-year-old boy swept away in California flood waters turns up one Nike
It's been two days since a 5-year-old California boy was swept away by raging floodwaters. Rescue crews aren't giving up on the search for him and on Wednesday went out again when the visibility and weather conditions improved.
It's been two days since a 5-year-old California boy was swept away by raging floodwaters. Rescue crews aren't giving up on the search for him and on Wednesday went out again when the visibility and weather conditions improved.
Firefighters rescue mother giving birth in the middle of flooded California riverbed
The storm that began Monday dumped more than a foot (30 centimeters) of rain at higher elevations in central and Southern California and buried Sierra Nevada ski resorts in more than 5 feet (1.5 meters) of snow.
The storm that began Monday dumped more than a foot (30 centimeters) of rain at higher elevations in central and Southern California and buried Sierra Nevada ski resorts in more than 5 feet (1.5 meters) of snow.
Dramatic photo shows lightning stike Sutro Tower during Bay Area's thunderstorms
The severe weather to slam the Bay Area in recent weeks have resulted in torrential rains, flooding, mudslides, and powerful lashing winds that have knocked out power and brought down once-towering trees. On Tuesday, there was also hail, thunder, and lightning.
The severe weather to slam the Bay Area in recent weeks have resulted in torrential rains, flooding, mudslides, and powerful lashing winds that have knocked out power and brought down once-towering trees. On Tuesday, there was also hail, thunder, and lightning.
Hurricane hunters fly missions to California to study atmospheric river amid powerful storm
It may not be hurricane season, but Air Force and NOAA aircraft are still busy collecting data over the Pacific from November to March.
It may not be hurricane season, but Air Force and NOAA aircraft are still busy collecting data over the Pacific from November to March.
Toddler, teen driver, others killed across Northern California during deadly storm
A toddler in Sonoma County was killed when a rain-soaked redwood tree crushed him during the heavy rains – and others across Northern California died in car crashes and in floods, officials said.
A toddler in Sonoma County was killed when a rain-soaked redwood tree crushed him during the heavy rains – and others across Northern California died in car crashes and in floods, officials said.
Bomb Cyclone Watch: Young California child dies after tree falls onto home
California's storm became deadly Wednesday.
California's storm became deadly Wednesday.
Lightning report: 2022 was a ‘year of extremes,’ with most US strikes in Texas
The 2022 Annual Lightning Report also reveals a new lightning capital of the United States, and it’s not far from a major tourist attraction.
The 2022 Annual Lightning Report also reveals a new lightning capital of the United States, and it’s not far from a major tourist attraction.
Wildest weather videos from California's series of storms
The weather has been wet and treacherous in California since after Christmas. We've compiled some of the wildest videos to reflect the storms.
The weather has been wet and treacherous in California since after Christmas. We've compiled some of the wildest videos to reflect the storms.