Some Detroit residents are without power and others are still cleaning up after severe thunderstorms hit the region overnight Tuesday and Wednesday.
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The National Weather Service reported wind gusts of over 75 miles per hour at Detroit Metro Airport Wednesday evening. The strong winds tore down tree branches and caused power outages throughout the region.
DTE Energy reported more than 200,000 power outages on Wednesday morning. Mostly dry and humid weather is expected on Thursday, with highs of 27 degrees. Thunderstorms are expected again on Friday, with heat indices of
from the late 80s to the mid 90s.
More headlines for Wednesday, August 28, 2024:
- Power outages along the Dearborn-Allen Park border caused problems for drivers trying to get to Detroit Metro Airport Wednesday morning.
- Detroit has set up cooling centers to protect residents during the high temperatures that hit Detroit this week.
- Former Detroit City Council President Saunteel Jenkins is considering running for mayor of Detroit.
- Wayne State University is hosting a special grand opening reception Thursday for its newest music venue, the Gretchen C. Valade Jazz Center.
- The Detroit Lions have made a number of changes to their roster in preparation for the NFL regular season.
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