What caused Monday's power outage? DTE says trees not in its 'right-of-way'
DTE has over 1,800 crews in the field to restore power after Monday's storms but is defending its tree trimming program. Instead, the company says it was trees on private property that were blown onto the power lines.
DTE has over 1,800 crews in the field to restore power after Monday's storms but is defending its tree trimming program. Instead, the company says it was trees on private property that were blown onto the power lines.
When will power be restored in Southeast Michigan? When DTE expects lights to be back on for most
DTE Energy is working to restore electricity to hundreds of thousands of customers after storms led to power outages across Southeast Michigan.
DTE Energy is working to restore electricity to hundreds of thousands of customers after storms led to power outages across Southeast Michigan.
How long will food be okay in the fridge without power?
How long will the food in your fridge be safe to eat? It depends on whether you decided to open the fridge or not.
How long will the food in your fridge be safe to eat? It depends on whether you decided to open the fridge or not.
How does DTE Energy decide restoration schedule after power outages?
When severe weather approaches Southeast Michigan, DTE Energy is making a plan for power restoration. However, some people may be without power for longer than others.
When severe weather approaches Southeast Michigan, DTE Energy is making a plan for power restoration. However, some people may be without power for longer than others.
DTE Outage Map: How to check and use the map
More than a quarter of a million people were knocked offline Monday night and into Tuesday morning. DTE says it has sent almost 1,900 crews out to restore power but it could still be several days for some homeowners.
More than a quarter of a million people were knocked offline Monday night and into Tuesday morning. DTE says it has sent almost 1,900 crews out to restore power but it could still be several days for some homeowners.
What to do if you see a downed power line in Michigan
Monday's storm in Southeast Michigan brought down power lines, which have lead to at least one death and several injuries.
Monday's storm in Southeast Michigan brought down power lines, which have lead to at least one death and several injuries.
Rashida Tlaib critical of DTE after 260K lose power in Monday storm; wants proposed rate increase stopped
Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib is taking aim at DTE as more than a quarter of a million people are in without power Tuesday morning following Monday's strong storms.
Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib is taking aim at DTE as more than a quarter of a million people are in without power Tuesday morning following Monday's strong storms.
What to do if a traffic light is out after Southeast Michigan storm
Monday's storm left thousands of people without power in Southeast Michigan, so you may encounter a traffic light that is out. Here's what to do if a light is out at an intersection.
Monday's storm left thousands of people without power in Southeast Michigan, so you may encounter a traffic light that is out. Here's what to do if a light is out at an intersection.
DTE outages in Southeast Michigan - over 266,000 without power
Southeast Michigan suffered the brunt of the outages that now dot Michigan after storms slammed into the state Monday afternoon and evening.
Southeast Michigan suffered the brunt of the outages that now dot Michigan after storms slammed into the state Monday afternoon and evening.
Southeast Michigan storm aftermath: Boil advisories, power outages, a tornado, closings, and live wire death
School closures, power outages, boil advisories, a possible tornado, and at least one death after a teenager made contact with a live wire is what's greeting Metro Detroit Tuesday morning after thunderstorms knocked out electricity for hundreds of thousands of residents.
School closures, power outages, boil advisories, a possible tornado, and at least one death after a teenager made contact with a live wire is what's greeting Metro Detroit Tuesday morning after thunderstorms knocked out electricity for hundreds of thousands of residents.
Metro Detroit school closings: Dozens of districts closed over power outages
Dozens of Metro Detroit schools will be closed Tuesday for power outages. Along with hundreds of thousands of homes losing power following a severe storm Monday night, several districts have also lost power.
Dozens of Metro Detroit schools will be closed Tuesday for power outages. Along with hundreds of thousands of homes losing power following a severe storm Monday night, several districts have also lost power.
14-year-old girl killed by live wire; SE Michigan deals with power outages, damages
A 14-year-old girl was killed by a live wire in the 1400 block of Peters Street, according to Monroe police.
A 14-year-old girl was killed by a live wire in the 1400 block of Peters Street, according to Monroe police.
Over 266,000 DTE customers left without power after severe storms
Outages have also caused Novi, Walled Lake and Commerce Township to issue boil water advisories.
Outages have also caused Novi, Walled Lake and Commerce Township to issue boil water advisories.
Dallas Flooding: Water rescue by FOX Weather reporter caught on camera
FOX Weather reporter Robert Ray pulled the woman from the window of her car after she got stuck in floodwaters.
FOX Weather reporter Robert Ray pulled the woman from the window of her car after she got stuck in floodwaters.
Millions more Americans will broil in extreme heat by 2053, study finds
Roughly 8 million Americans are expected to experience a heat index within the "Extreme Danger" category this year. Researchers said that by 2053, that number is expected to increase to 107 million.
Roughly 8 million Americans are expected to experience a heat index within the "Extreme Danger" category this year. Researchers said that by 2053, that number is expected to increase to 107 million.
Southeast Michigan severe weather downs trees and leaves 25K without power
In Detroit, damage was limited to flooding on the freeways as well as fallen trees and branches. One home on Outer Drive suffered major structural damage after a tree crashed through the roof.
In Detroit, damage was limited to flooding on the freeways as well as fallen trees and branches. One home on Outer Drive suffered major structural damage after a tree crashed through the roof.
Downed trees among the storm damage in hard-hit Livonia
Severe storms brought down this huge tree in Livonia covering Jamison street in the Castle Gardens subdivision.
Severe storms brought down this huge tree in Livonia covering Jamison street in the Castle Gardens subdivision.
Storms leave 28K DTE customers without power, freeway flooding reported
Heavy storms moving through Metro Detroit have left thousands of DTE Energy customers without power Wednesday evening with flooding not helping matters.
Heavy storms moving through Metro Detroit have left thousands of DTE Energy customers without power Wednesday evening with flooding not helping matters.
Metro Detroit Weather: Severe weather rolling through Southeast Michigan
Storms that have been building in Michigan and west of the state are pushing in, leading to a Severe Thunderstorm Warnings that were issued throughout most of Metro Detroit Wednesday evening.
Storms that have been building in Michigan and west of the state are pushing in, leading to a Severe Thunderstorm Warnings that were issued throughout most of Metro Detroit Wednesday evening.
Kamala Harris announces $1 billion to US states for flooding, extreme heat
The White House is making more than $1 billion available to states to address flooding and extreme heat exacerbated by climate change.
The White House is making more than $1 billion available to states to address flooding and extreme heat exacerbated by climate change.