Thousands without power in metro Detroit after severe storms – WDET 101.9 FM

Roughly 40,000 households across metro Detroit are without power after strong storms moved through the region on Wednesday.

DTE Energy reported Thursday the company is bringing in storm response teams from Ohio, Illinois and Indiana to help speed up restoration efforts, with estimates that 75% of affected customers will be restored by the end of the day.

A heat advisory remains in effect through 10 p.m. Thursday for most of the Detroit Metro area. Heat index values are expected to peak in the mid to upper 90s, according the National Weather Service, with scattered thunderstorms expected this afternoon and throughout the week.

As a record-breaking heat wave continues to sweep across the Midwest and Northeast, officials are urging people to limit outdoor activities if possible and to check on family members and neighbors who may be vulnerable to the high humidity and heat.

Temperatures are forecasted to drop slightly in metro Detroit by early next week, with highs expected to linger in the mid-80s.

For the most up-to-date outage information from DTE Energy, visit outage.dteenergy.com.