High winds cause power outages in Northern Michigan (2024)

High winds cause power outages in Northern Michigan (1)

NORTHERN MICHIGAN — Energy companies were reporting downed power lines and outages across Northern Michigan on Tuesday following stormy weather and high winds.

According to a press release from Great Lakes Energy, as of 8 a.m. Tuesday more than 6,000 GLE members were without power. Outages are reported across nine counties throughout the Great Lakes Energy service territory. Areas most impacted with outages are Antrim, Charlevoix, Emmet and Otsego counties.

GLE attributes most of the damage to gusting winds and snow affecting heavy, wet trees that have not yet shed their leaves for the season.

In a 5 p.m. update, GLE said that despite restoration efforts throughout the day, more than 6,000 members remain without power. All available line crews have been dispatched and are working to restore service.

Due to the difficulty of working amid sustained winds, GLE said repairs are expected to be slow going. If power is not restored by 11 p.m., members requiring power should make alternative plans for overnight accommodations.

People should stay away from downed power lines and stay clear of trees and limbs hanging on lines. Members using generators should ensure they are connected properly and legally with a transfer switch so they do not back feed into the power lines and cause harm to workers.

Current outage information by counties and zip codes is updated at www.gtlakes.com, by visitingStorm Central.

— Contact Jillian Fellows at jfellows@petoskeynews.com.

High winds cause power outages in Northern Michigan (2024)
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