Midweek restoration for Michigan outages as storms linger
TL;DR
Millions of Michigan customers lost power during the July 4 weekend storms, with DTE Energy and Consumers Energy warning some outages may last into Wednesday; DTE estimates 85-90% restored by Sunday and 95% by Monday for eastern Michigan, while western Michigan also sees lingering outages; new storms trigger flooding advisories in Metro Detroit; restoration times vary by location, including areas near Jefferson Road in Wayne County and Armada in Macomb County; both utilities offer outage credits, though critics say reimbursements are too low; residents should check status online and avoid downed lines.
- DTE power won't be restored until Wednesday for some in Michigan The Detroit News
- ‘It’s a danger’: Seniors at Farmington Hills center without full power after storms; families cite oxygen, CPAP concerns ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4
- More than 150,000 people without power in Southeast Michigan over a day after storms roll through area CBS News
- Detroit Zoo closed on Fourth of July due to power outages Detroit Free Press
- Damages, outages reported across northwest Ohio, southeast Michigan wtol.com
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