Metro Detroit school closings: Dozens of schools cancel classes after severe storms knock out power

severe thunderstorms swept through Metro Detroit leading to the closure of dozens of schools on Wednesday morning as of 620 a.m. Wednesday over 204,000 DTE customers are without power Consumers Energy reports more than 120,000 customers in the dark beyond the metro area the storms with winds exceeding 70 mph down power lines poles and trees disrupting homes and traffic lights stay at least 25 ft away from down power lines ensure family pets and neighbors avoid contact with anything the line touches like fences or puddles stay informed as Crews work diligently to restore power across the affected areas [Music]