Severe storm aftermath: More than 204K DTE customers without power
FOX 2 - A heat advisory has brought unsettled weather across southern Michigan on Tuesday and with it severe storm warnings and their aftermath.
More than 204,000 customers are without power according to DTE Energy as power outages impact the area. CLICK HERE for the outage map or to report an outage.
Western suburbs have been especially hard-hit with pockets of 5,000 or more customers without power in Wixom, South Lyon, Brighton and Howell.
Both Plymouth Township and Northville Township are reporting 911 outages as of 9 p.m. It may not be storm-related amid a nationwide 911 outage reported according to Downdetector.
DTE advises to stay at least 25 feet from any downed power lines - assume they are live and dangerous.
Photo from Erin Stone/Garden City
FOX 2 viewer Erin Stone sent video and photos of a downed power line in Garden City that ignited a car on fire in the area of Leona and Farmington.
More storm coverage:
- Downed power lines found across Macomb County after bands of power storms roll through
- Western Oakland County hit hard by Tuesday's storms
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In Lincoln Park winds ripped through the area, causing witness Jessica Raymond WIlson to wonder if it was a tornado she was seeing. She submitted video to FOX 2 from the intersection of Dix Road and London Street tonight.
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DTE has a reminder to remain at least 25 feet away from downed power lines or anything in contact with them. Assume any downed line is live and dangerous.
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