DTE outage operations center gives high-tech help in emergencies
As storm threats continues to grow, DTE Energy is showing how new technology helps prevent power outages - and restore them sooner, if they do happen.
As storm threats continues to grow, DTE Energy is showing how new technology helps prevent power outages - and restore them sooner, if they do happen.
'I was so scared': Holly Road driver saved after sudden flooding engulfed her vehicle
Video from last weekend's storms shows just how widespread the flooding is. Officials say in some areas the water is about five feet deep, two days after the rain.
Video from last weekend's storms shows just how widespread the flooding is. Officials say in some areas the water is about five feet deep, two days after the rain.
EF1 tornado struck Wayne County Saturday night
The National Weather Service confirmed Sunday that an EF1 Tornado ripped through western Wayne County, hitting the Van Buren Township and Belleville areas.
The National Weather Service confirmed Sunday that an EF1 Tornado ripped through western Wayne County, hitting the Van Buren Township and Belleville areas.
Strong storms in Southeast Michigan damage buildings, knock down trees
Strong storms that prompted multiple tornado warnings around Southeast Michigan left behind a mess for some.
Strong storms that prompted multiple tornado warnings around Southeast Michigan left behind a mess for some.
Tornado threat over after strong storms rolled across Metro Detroit
One current tornado warning is in place for Macomb County. In Monroe, Estral Beach appears to be a magnet for storm activity but the warning has expired.
One current tornado warning is in place for Macomb County. In Monroe, Estral Beach appears to be a magnet for storm activity but the warning has expired.
Detroit Animal Welfare Group seeks help after heavy rains lead to roof leak, flooding on Macomb County farm
Detroit Animal Welfare Group (DAWG) is in urgent need of help this weekend after a roof leak and flooding on its northern Macomb County farm.
Detroit Animal Welfare Group (DAWG) is in urgent need of help this weekend after a roof leak and flooding on its northern Macomb County farm.
Flood Watch in effect for parts of Southeast Michigan as heavy rain moves through area
A Flood Watch is in effect for much of Southeast Michigan for the remainder of Saturday.
A Flood Watch is in effect for much of Southeast Michigan for the remainder of Saturday.
Severe storm chances remain, active weather crossing south of Metro Detroit
Active weather remains in the picture with some of the more active storms to the south of Metro Detroit.
Active weather remains in the picture with some of the more active storms to the south of Metro Detroit.
Metro Detroit severe storms: Strong winds and heavy rain likely, potential for hail and isolated tornado
Severe thunderstorms Tuesday in Metro Detroit will bring strong winds and heavy rain, with the potential for hail and an isolated tornado also on the table.
Severe thunderstorms Tuesday in Metro Detroit will bring strong winds and heavy rain, with the potential for hail and an isolated tornado also on the table.
Metro Detroit weather: Mild start to the week ahead of chance for severe storms
It will be an active weather week in Southeast Michigan, with the chance for severe weather, including heavy rain and gusty winds, tomorrow.
It will be an active weather week in Southeast Michigan, with the chance for severe weather, including heavy rain and gusty winds, tomorrow.
Southeast Michigan severe weather: Strong winds, hail, isolated tornado risks Thursday
Despite some rain earlier in the day, which can sometimes take the edge off severe weather potential later, severe weather risks still remain for later Thursday in Southeast Michigan.
Despite some rain earlier in the day, which can sometimes take the edge off severe weather potential later, severe weather risks still remain for later Thursday in Southeast Michigan.
Southeast Michigan storms: Severe weather possible later Thursday
Severe thunderstorms are possible Thursday in Southeast Michigan. Damaging wind and hail are the primary threats, but not everyone has the same chance of getting severe weather.
Severe thunderstorms are possible Thursday in Southeast Michigan. Damaging wind and hail are the primary threats, but not everyone has the same chance of getting severe weather.
Severe weather threat for Thursday night - here's the time frame to watch
The primary concern would be damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph, along with the potential for large hail over an inch in diameter. There’s also a low-end, but not zero, tornado risk.
The primary concern would be damaging wind gusts up to 60 mph, along with the potential for large hail over an inch in diameter. There’s also a low-end, but not zero, tornado risk.
Oakland County's RainSmart Rebates returns to help more residents install rain barrels, gardens, and trees
RainSmart Rebates reimburses Oakland County residents who install rain barrels, rain gardens, and trees at their homes. Applications are now open for this year's program.
RainSmart Rebates reimburses Oakland County residents who install rain barrels, rain gardens, and trees at their homes. Applications are now open for this year's program.
Inside Oakland County's emergency center for today's statewide tornado drill
With the click of a button, 276 sirens went off from Holly to Southfield — alerting around 1.3 million people.
With the click of a button, 276 sirens went off from Holly to Southfield — alerting around 1.3 million people.
Michigan utility crews mobilizing after damaging winter storm
People living in northern Michigan are still working to recover after a blizzard brought massive snowfall to the area. Some areas got hit with more than 30 inches of snow, leading to downed power lines and numerous power outages.
People living in northern Michigan are still working to recover after a blizzard brought massive snowfall to the area. Some areas got hit with more than 30 inches of snow, leading to downed power lines and numerous power outages.
Statewide tornado drill to be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday
Counties and municipalities will be activating tornado sirens during the test, although participation is voluntary.
Counties and municipalities will be activating tornado sirens during the test, although participation is voluntary.
Gov. Whitmer activates Michigan Emergency Operations Center as blizzard, ice storm threaten parts of state
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer activated the State Emergency Operations Center as severe weather threatens northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula, with blizzard conditions and significant icing possible.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer activated the State Emergency Operations Center as severe weather threatens northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula, with blizzard conditions and significant icing possible.
High wind warning extended as power outages continue to climb
As of 10:30 p.m. there were 91,000 DTE Energy customers without power.
As of 10:30 p.m. there were 91,000 DTE Energy customers without power.
Watch: Pilot lands helicopter on flooded vehicle, saving men and dog
A daring helicopter rescue saved two men and their dog stranded on a flooded vehicle in Australia’s Northern Territory as dangerous storms triggered major flood warnings.
A daring helicopter rescue saved two men and their dog stranded on a flooded vehicle in Australia’s Northern Territory as dangerous storms triggered major flood warnings.