DTE Energy power outages: High winds move into Metro Detroit Tuesday

SE Michigan under Wind Advisory through Tuesday evening

DETROIT – With high winds in Metro Detroit on Tuesday, power outages are being reported in the area.

According to the DTE Energy outage map, scattered outages are being reported due to downed trees.

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As of 12 p.m. - about 5,000 customers were without power in Southeast Michigan.

You can view the DTE Energy outage map here or in the DTE app.

Metro Detroit is under a Wind Advisory until 7 p.m. on Tuesday evening. Here's more info from Brandon Roux:

The winds will also be very gusty and blustery this afternoon as phase two of the Wind Advisory. You can expect winds WSW 20-35 mph with gusts 35-50 mph this afternoon and that may cause some power outages and put some of your holiday decorations at risk.

Lake effect snow showers will start up tonight and into Wednesday. Those snow showers will then be part of our forecast for the rest of the week. We are not expecting accumulating snow here on the eastern half of the state, but there will be snow stacking up in Western Michigan and on the east side of all of the Great Lakes for the next few days.

Preparing for a Power Outage

Be Prepared

  • Assemble an emergency kit in advance.
  • Battery-powered radio or television (the news media will provide updates on when electricity will be restored)
  • Flashlights or battery-operated lanterns
  • Extra batteries
  • Candles with holders
  • Matches
  • Bottled water
  • Manual can opener
  • Nonperishable food
  • Disposable plates and utensils
  • Wind-up or battery-powered clock
  • Corded telephone (cordless phones don’t work when the power goes out and your cell phone may not work if cell towers are affected)

Make a List of Emergency Phone Numbers

  • Keep a list of emergency phone numbers handy. Include DTE Energy’s toll-free number, 800.477.4747. Call this number and use our automated system to report power outages or downed wires.
  • You may also report a power problem online from a location that has power or by using mobile.dteenergy.com to report an outage from your mobile device.

Other Preparedness Tips

  • If you use electrically powered life-support equipment, ask your doctor about emergency battery backup systems.
  • Protect sensitive electronic equipment, such as computers, televisions and other devices, with surge suppressors.
  • Make sure you know how to safely reset your circuit breaker or change fuses. Keep extra fuses on hand.
  • If a well is your source for water, plan ahead to determine how you will get drinking water. Store containers of water for cooking and washing.
  • Know how to open your garage door manually if it is equipped with an automatic opener.
  • The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) offers additional emergency preparedness tips. To learn more visit fema.gov or call 800.480.2520.

About the Authors:

Ken Haddad has proudly been with WDIV/ClickOnDetroit since 2013. He also authors the Morning Report Newsletter and various other newsletters, and helps lead the WDIV Insider team. He's a big sports fan and is constantly sipping Lions Kool-Aid.