Michigan power outages: Severe storms knock out power for hundreds of thousands of Consumers, DTE customers

Many people are waking up Friday to no power, with most outages concentrated in west Michigan, after severe storms moved across the state overnight. Here's how many people are without power across the southern half of the state:

4.1-magnitude earthquake hits Tennessee, felt in Atlanta

A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck Tennessee Saturday morning and was felt as far as Atlanta and western North Carolina.

Michigan-based nonprofit DRAW expanding as severe weather increases

Normally the organization responds to about 12 disasters a year. They have already hit that quota in the first three-and-a-half months of 2025.

Northern Michigan ice storm: Whitmer seeks major disaster declaration

Governor Gretchen Whitmer's office announced an extension in relief aid was made to the Federal Emergency Management Agency on Monday, three weeks since the crippling ice storm.

See it: 'Firenado' spins through burning Iowa field sparked by lightning

Strong thunderstorms in Iowa and Nebraska on Thursday night caused several lightning strikes in the area, one of which started this fire whirl.

Increased tornado warnings may face delays amid tech setbacks

According to documents obtained by congressional members, the Trump administration has proposed reducing NOAA’s budget significantly below its current level of more than $6 billion.

Mackinac Island expected to be ready for season after ice storm damage

Despite a large ice storm that caused damage to northern Michigan, Mackinac Island is slated to fully open for the season next month.

Most Michigan state park campgrounds expected to open on time after ice storm

After a massive ice storm caused damage across a large part of northern Michigan last month, most state park campgrounds that were damaged are on pace to open on time, the DNR said.

Michigan ice storm: Death threats made against utility workers

A Northern Michigan sheriff said death threats have been made against utility workers almost two weeks after a historic ice storm knocked out power to thousands.

Boy dies after being swept away by floodwaters while walking to bus stop, police say

Since Wednesday, more than a foot of rain has now fallen in parts of Kentucky. A 9-year-old boy was tragically caught in a rushing flood Friday while walking to school.

Mackinac Bridge closures prompt energy emergency declaration for Michigan's UP

An energy emergency declaration signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer lifts restrictions to help bring fuel to Michigan's Upper Peninsula after Mackinac Bridge closures this week.

Metro Detroit flood warning: Four counties at risk

A flood warning has been issued for four counties in southeast Michigan after Wednesday night's heavy rains.

What does a 100-year flood actually mean?

Weather forecasters often use terms like "100-year" or "500-year" floods. Here’s what those terms really mean and why these extreme events are happening more frequently.

DTE preps for severe Wednesday night storm risks with 2,600 line workers

Southeast Michigan has already received a half to three-quarters of an inch of rain with the possibility of up to half an inch more tonight.