severe storm aftermath more than 200k without power tornado warning in Michigan heat advisory and effect be safe a severe storm has left more than 200,000 customers without power in Southern Michigan according to DTE Energy western suburbs including Wixom South Lion Brighton and Howell saw pockets of 5,000 or more customers without power both Plymouth Township and Northville Township are experiencing 911 outages potentially part of Nationwide issue DTE has a reminder to remain at least 25 ft away from down power lines or anything in contact with them assume any down line is live and dangerous DTE Energy held a virtual press conference to provide information after severe weather caused more than 200,000 customers to lose power Tuesday DTE crews are managing over 1,000 down wires and warn residents to stay clear of them as storms continue into Wednesday