Line of storms causing thousands of power outages across Mid-Michigan

SAGINAW, Mich. — A line of storms Wednesday night is causing power outages across Mid-Michigan.

According to the Consumers Energy Outage Map, there are 1,392 outages across the state as of 11:35 p.m.

The following Consumers Energy customer outages are reported by county:

• Bay: 1,948
• Clare: 2,056
• Genesee: 3,738
• Gladwin: 1,087
• Gratiot: 3,751
• Isabella: 532
• Midland: 2,230
• Ogemaw: 420
• Roscommon: 964
• Saginaw: 1,670
• Shiawassee: 321

The following DTE customer outages are reported by county:

• Huron: 65
• Sanilac: 1,623
• Tuscola: 158

“When storms strike at night it is critical the public exercises safety throughout the night through the morning hours ,” said Norm Kapala, Consumers Energy’s vice president of grid operations, restoration and work management. “Our crews are prepared to work no matter the hour to assess damage and restore power as quickly and as safely as possible for customers.”

Consumers Energy reported that hundreds of crews were preparing for outages caused by severe weather Wednesday and Thursday evenings.

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Consumers Energy provided the following tips to prepare their homes in case of power disruptions:

• Charge critical electronics, especially medical devices. Have an emergency battery or charging station available.
• Have an emergency kit including flashlights and extra batteries, water, canned food, a battery operated radio and blankets. Be prepared with enough medication, baby supplies and pet food if applicable.
• Unplug sensitive electronics including TVs, computers and printers. Turn off power strips.

First Alert Weather Team monitors storm with live coverage

The First Alert Weather Team was live tracking severe thunderstorms Wednesday night.

A tornado warning was issued in Bay and Tuscola counties at approximately 8:40 p.m. on Wednesday, June 10. The First Alert Weather Team was tracking the rotation near Munger.

If a tornado warning is issued in your area, get to the lowest most interior region of your home. Stay away from windows, and secure pets if time allows.

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