Michigan power outage map: Thousands of Consumers Energy Michigan Electric customers in Indiana affected by severe weather
Severe storms swept through southern Michigan on Friday, leaving tens of thousands without power, with the worst outages reported in central Michigan. About 180,000 Consumers Energy customers were without power as of Friday evening, according to the utility’s outage map.
Areas south of Lansing and extending toward Jackson were the hardest hit. The storm also prompted weather warnings for parts of the state, including Ingham County, which was briefly under a tornado warning before it expired. As crews begin assessing the damage, recovery efforts in affected communities begin.
Consumers Energy crews begin recovery
According to reports, the most concentrated areas of power outages are in the central region.michiganstrong winds and storm activity knocked down power lines and disrupted service to homes and businesses.
Consumer Energy tells News 10 Lansing that maintenance crews have been mobilized and will continue to work through Friday night into Saturday. The company said line workers are working shifts of up to 16 hours, so recovery efforts can continue without interruption.
Consumers Energy said in a statement shared with News 10 Lansing: “Our line crews will be working up to 16-hour shifts, allowing us to provide response around the clock, around the clock. We appreciate our customers’ patience and, like them, we look forward to turning the lights back on as we celebrate our nation’s birthday.”
The utility is also asking customers to report outages directly through its reporting system so crews can more accurately track affected areas. Officially restored strength As teams respond to damage in multiple areas, safety remains the top priority.
Tornado warning lifted for Ingham County; damage assessment underway
While power restoration is a priority, weather officials are also monitoring severe conditions related to the storm system.
Ingham County, which includes Lansing, was under a tornado warning during the evening. This warning has now expired. However, as of the latest update, officials have not confirmed any reports of tornadoes.
the complete range of storm The damage was still being assessed Friday night. Utility crews and local officials continue to inspect affected areas as weather conditions gradually improve.
The biggest concern for many residents remains having power restored before the holiday weekend continues. Consumers Energy said crews will remain on site around the clock until service is restored to as many customers as possible.
As crews respond to evolving conditions in Michigan, the latest outage numbers and restoration updates remain available through the Consumer Energy Outage Map.
