Michigan Severe Weather: Tornado Warnings end for Metro Detroit; 264k without power
(FOX 2) - The latest bout of bad weather that hammered Southeast Michigan has moved on with hundreds of thousands without power, several now-concluded tornado warnings, and a lot of cleanup.
DTE: 264k without power
The latest round of storm damage left Southeast Michigan with 264,000 people without power.
You can see the latest reports here: outage.dteenergy.com/map
Storms will slow restoration
DTE Director of Operations Jerry Tullio spoke at a press conference Thursday afternoon, saying 80% of customers impacted by the first wave of the storm can expect to see service restored by the end of the day on Thursday.
As of 2:40 p.m., 110,000+ customers lacked power.
The most significant storm damage impacting service was seen along the I-96 corridor, according to Tullio.
It was also noted that more storms were coming in later in the evening and that DTE would be prepared for this. The team has 400 linemen from out of state assisting, with another 800 on their way later Thursday afternoon.
Detroit Chief of Fire Operations, David Nelson, also spoke at the press conference, stressing the importance of storm safety at this time.
Nelson stressed that people should assume power lines are electrified if you see them and to stay at least 25 feet away from any downed lines. He also said that if the line is touching anything to keep distance from that as well and ensure children are kept away.
The Detroit Chief of Fire Operations also reminded the public that if a power line has fallen on your home that you should leave your home and immediately call 911.
Tornado Warnings end around Metro Detroit
All of Southeast Michigan was under a tornado threat late Thursday. The National Weather Service issued warnings for the entire region, ending the alert by 4:45 p.m.
The warnings stretched along the I-96, I-275, and US-23 highways.
Detroit Metro Airport Groundstop
A ground stop was ordered for Detroit Metro Airport due to thunderstorms.
It's expected to end around 4:15 p.m.
Sirens ring out in Oakland County
Residents in Oakland County may be hearing sirens ring out amid the bad weather.
That is not a sign of a tornado warning. Instead, the county turns them on when winds strengthen enough — around 60 to 70 mph.
Forecast for the remainder of Thursday
A continued chance of precipitation will be seen late Thursday afternoon into Thursday evening.
Scattered to widespread storms are expected into Thursday night throughout the Southeast Michigan area. An additional round of storms is expected very late Thursday night into early Friday morning, which could impact the early morning commute.
Temperatures are expected to remain in the low 80s and high 70s throughout Thursday, fluctuating slightly as storms potentially roll in and out.
Storm damage leaves 100K without power; Warren among hardest hit
There is going to be a lot of cleanup this morning all over SE Michigan, with damage widespread.
Tornado confirmed in Marysville
The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado touched down in Marysville in St. Clair County on Sept. 2 around 7:19 p.m.
"A brief weak tornado tracked across portions of Marysville, Michigan in St. Clair County on the evening of September 2, 2026. Tree damage was sporadic along a narrow path between Gratiot Boulevard and Highway 29."
It was rated an EF-0, the lowest rated tornado, which is 65-85 mph.
School closings due to storms
There are some schools closed – CLICK HERE to see the list.
Among the school districts impacted are Howell Public Schools and Madison District Public Schools in Oakland County.
The Source: The National Weather Service was cited for this story.