Michigan experienced powerful storms that left over 337,000 homes and businesses without power, leading to widespread school closures. The outages impacted areas such as Grand Rapids and Detroit, with no clear timeline for restoration. With hot and muggy conditions forecasted, temperatures in the upper 80s could feel like the low to mid 90s due to humidity. The storms also caused wind damage, flooding, and chaos at intersections due to traffic signal outages. Crews worked to restore power, with Consumers Energy still having 120,000 customers in the dark. The utility provided free water and ice to affected areas. DTE, another large utility, had over 203,000 customers without power, with additional help being brought in for restoration efforts. Despite the challenges, officials urged patience and emphasized their focus on getting power back to those affected by the storms.
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