Severe thunderstorms cause damage in West Michigan
Severe weather in West Michigan caused damage, widespread power outages, and three fatalities, with storm damage most prevalent in northern Kent County and Ionia County.
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Posted 8/24/2023, 5:21:49 PM
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Widespread power outages have occurred in the Greater Cincinnati area due to weather-related damages on power lines, with less than 1,000 Duke Energy customers currently affected.
Severe storms caused flooding across Metro Detroit, with 2-7 inches of rain falling and areas in Wayne County particularly affected.
Severe thunderstorms and a tornado warning in West Michigan caused widespread damage, knocking down trees and power lines and leaving thousands of residents without power.
A strong storm in mid-Michigan caused damage and power outages, including the roof of an adult foster care home trapping several people inside.
Severe thunderstorms in Kent County and surrounding areas caused power outages for over 195,000 customers, with winds reaching over 60 mph, severe lightning, and quarter-sized hail.