The National Weather Service says today will be windy…enough possibly to cause power outages.

Here are details from the National Weather Service:

“Mason-Lake-Osceola-Clare-Oceana-Newaygo-Mecosta-Isabella-Muskegon- Montcalm-Gratiot-Ottawa-Kent-Ionia-Clinton-Allegan-Barry-Eaton- Ingham-Van Buren-Kalamazoo-Calhoun-Jackson- 401 AM EDT Fri May 4 2018 This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of southwest Lower Michigan.  Click here and go to the bottom of the page for the 5-day forecast.

Today and Tonight Scattered power outages are expected today and there is an increased risk for numerous power outages. Winds are likely to reach 55 mph leading to the impacts. Locally higher winds may occur mid to late morning as a cold front and associated showers/thunderstorms pushes through.”

Trees can be stressed under these conditions–limbs or the whole tree may come down taking power lines with them.

If you need help, A Plus Electric is standing by.

The first concern is your safety and those around you. Consumers Energy says “stay at least 25 feet away from a downed wire.” They add “steer clear of water, trees, debris and fences” nearby and contact them as soon as possible (800-477-5050).  Carl Evanson, A Plus Electric’s master electrician, adds another note of caution “a downed wire can electrify areas much farther away than you’d guess as electricity disburses in surprising ways. The results can be tragic.”

Consumers Energy is responsible to repair a downed wire up to the point where it touches your house. If any part of the lead-in to your house is damaged, you will need to call an electrician. That includes the mast.  You can reach A Plus Electric at (517) 529-0000 or by pressing the emergency button on the main page of this website using your smartphone.