Tens of thousands without power again after Wednesday storms roll through
Tens of thousands around Metro Detroit got hit with another storm and subsequent power outage this morning after storms swept through part of the region.
Tens of thousands around Metro Detroit got hit with another storm and subsequent power outage this morning after storms swept through part of the region.
Severe weather rolls through SE Michigan
Through the next several hours a storm system over Lansing and Flint right now is coming our way.
Through the next several hours a storm system over Lansing and Flint right now is coming our way.
Destroyed water heaters, broken appliances -- Inkster seniors still cleaning up mess after July flooding
Two Inkster seniors are dealing with messes in their basements after flooding in July.
Two Inkster seniors are dealing with messes in their basements after flooding in July.
Tropical Storm Henri creeps inland, drenching Northeast
Tropical Storm Henri has made landfall in Rhode Island, bringing heavy winds and rains to the area as it began pummeling the northeastern U.S. coastline early Sunday.
Tropical Storm Henri has made landfall in Rhode Island, bringing heavy winds and rains to the area as it began pummeling the northeastern U.S. coastline early Sunday.
Henri strengthens to hurricane heading toward Northeast
Now with a top wind speed of 75 mph, Henri has sped up slightly to move north-northeast at 14 mph. It’s still about 465 kilometers south of Montauk on New York’s Long Island.
Now with a top wind speed of 75 mph, Henri has sped up slightly to move north-northeast at 14 mph. It’s still about 465 kilometers south of Montauk on New York’s Long Island.
F-150 Hybrid generator saves day at wedding reception, as need for backup energy increases
But that comes at a price not everyone can pay. And Jamesa Johnson Greer from Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition says these days-long massive power outages have hit lower-wealth and some communities of color particularly hard.
But that comes at a price not everyone can pay. And Jamesa Johnson Greer from Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition says these days-long massive power outages have hit lower-wealth and some communities of color particularly hard.
How to apply for a credit from DTE or Consumers if you lost power from last week's storms
DTE Energy and Consumers Energy customers who experienced power outages may be eligible for a credit.
DTE Energy and Consumers Energy customers who experienced power outages may be eligible for a credit.
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.