if your air conditioner's been working overtime you're not alone Michigan's weather has been one for the books over 365,000 homes and businesses have been left in the dark thanks to a brutal combo of extreme heat and Powerful thunderstorms with temperature soaring to a sizzling 100° fhe the National Weather Service issued heat advisories urging everyone to stay hydrated seek shade and check on vulnerable individuals as if that wasn't enough severe storms swept across the state causing widespread power outages and hazardous road conditions utility companies are working around the clock to restore electricity but the impact on daily life has been significant with school closures and business disruptions experts warn that the increasing frequency of such extreme weather events is a consequence of climate change this scorching heat isn't just uncomfortable it's a health risk and an environmental concern contributing to wildfires and ecological imbalances Michigan's residents are reminded of the urgent need to address climate change and be prepared for its effects stay safe out there Michigan and keep cool