Michigan AG calls on DTE, Consumers to automatically give credits to customers after power outages
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is asking DTE Energy and Consumers Energy to provide automatic credits
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is asking DTE Energy and Consumers Energy to provide automatic credits
Fred regains tropical storm strength as it heads to US
Fred has regained tropical storm status in the Gulf of Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Fred has regained tropical storm status in the Gulf of Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Single mother of 3 loses everything after power line falls causing house fire
The Red Cross is helping her with a hotel stay, but that will run out in a matter of days. “They did recommend some homeless shelters, but with school starting up I am not sure how that’s going to work out," she said.
The Red Cross is helping her with a hotel stay, but that will run out in a matter of days. “They did recommend some homeless shelters, but with school starting up I am not sure how that’s going to work out," she said.
DTE customers dealing with uncertain estimates after another outage caused by storms
"(We want to) harden our infrastructure instead of using wood, use steel poles," DTE President Trevor Lauer said. "We need to build it to be more resilient because the weather is getting stronger on us."
"(We want to) harden our infrastructure instead of using wood, use steel poles," DTE President Trevor Lauer said. "We need to build it to be more resilient because the weather is getting stronger on us."
July was Earth’s hottest month on record, NOAA says
NOAA announced Friday that July was officially the world’s hottest month ever recorded.
NOAA announced Friday that July was officially the world’s hottest month ever recorded.
'Something is not right': Long wait for power restoration leaves DTE customers fuming
"Let me know such and such area, don't just keep it broad.," Lawrence Lewis said. "They know my address. They know where to send the bill."
"Let me know such and such area, don't just keep it broad.," Lawrence Lewis said. "They know my address. They know where to send the bill."
More than 526,000 without power across Michigan -- Check the DTE and Consumers outage map here
Severe thunderstorms have knocked out power for thousands of DTE customers across Metro Detroit.
Severe thunderstorms have knocked out power for thousands of DTE customers across Metro Detroit.
Elderly residents stuck without power in Hazel Park senior facility (UPDATED)
"People are going to die. Last night the ambulance was here, one was here every hour taking somebody out of here - so it's a bad situation," Allen said.
"People are going to die. Last night the ambulance was here, one was here every hour taking somebody out of here - so it's a bad situation," Allen said.
Severe thunderstorms rip through Metro Detroit, toppling trees and flooding streets
Severe thunderstorms caused damage across Metro Detroit.
Severe thunderstorms caused damage across Metro Detroit.
DTE: 100K restored, expect to have majority repaired by Friday
DTE covers the electric grid for almost all of southeast Michigan and reported 700,000 people had been knocked offline due to storms on Wednesday and Thursday. Here's when they expect to get the power back.
DTE covers the electric grid for almost all of southeast Michigan and reported 700,000 people had been knocked offline due to storms on Wednesday and Thursday. Here's when they expect to get the power back.
Michigan Attorney General warning residents of scammers after recent storms
Storms bring more than damages, and an excess of water. Attorney General Dana Nessel wants residents to know two things.
Storms bring more than damages, and an excess of water. Attorney General Dana Nessel wants residents to know two things.
Why aren't power lines underground in Michigan?
If Michigan's power is always going out when there is severe weather, why doesn't the state just bury its lines?
If Michigan's power is always going out when there is severe weather, why doesn't the state just bury its lines?
Why does it rain and what's causing Michigan's storms to get stronger?
Explaining Metro Detroit's severe weather bug requires understanding why it rains - and what is changing to make storms even stronger.
Explaining Metro Detroit's severe weather bug requires understanding why it rains - and what is changing to make storms even stronger.
Trail of storm damage includes Wayne County with trees down, power out
"My son took a peek at it and the floor buckled up like a rollercoaster," Thompson said. "I can't stay here. I have been packing up and now I need a place to stay."
"My son took a peek at it and the floor buckled up like a rollercoaster," Thompson said. "I can't stay here. I have been packing up and now I need a place to stay."
Storm damage widespread including Oakland, Macomb, Monroe counties
With wind gusts over 70 miles per hour, Wednesday afternoon storm damage was reported across the entire southeastern Michigan region.
With wind gusts over 70 miles per hour, Wednesday afternoon storm damage was reported across the entire southeastern Michigan region.
Severe weather pushing into Southeast Michigan, severe thunderstorm warnings issued
Almost all of Michigan is under an enhanced risk for severe weather on Wednesday. Here's what you need to know as storms push in.
Almost all of Michigan is under an enhanced risk for severe weather on Wednesday. Here's what you need to know as storms push in.
Strong to severe storms expected overnight and early Wednesday
Ssevere thunderstorms are possible during the overnight period for all of Southeast Michigan. Storms will roll through Metro Detroit sometime after 2 a.m.
Ssevere thunderstorms are possible during the overnight period for all of Southeast Michigan. Storms will roll through Metro Detroit sometime after 2 a.m.
Metro Detroit Weather: Extreme heat, severe weather, flooding all possible this week
Starting on Aug. 9, severe weather possible - including flooding, thunderstorms, and dangerous heat - is all possible in Southeast Michigan.
Starting on Aug. 9, severe weather possible - including flooding, thunderstorms, and dangerous heat - is all possible in Southeast Michigan.
Severe weather threat in Metro Detroit falls slightly, heavy storms still on the way
A severe weather system is pushing into Michigan and the timing could not be worse - with severe weather possible early Thursday morning for most of Michigan.
A severe weather system is pushing into Michigan and the timing could not be worse - with severe weather possible early Thursday morning for most of Michigan.
Smartphones will soon receive emergency alerts for some severe thunderstorms -- What to know
Emergency alerts will send to smartphones when a severe thunderstorm is deemed "destructive."
Emergency alerts will send to smartphones when a severe thunderstorm is deemed "destructive."