The National Weather Service forecasts strong winds through 8 pm today (see hazardous weather outlook below).  Consumers Energy’s Roger Morgenstern comments “In addition to working through the night to restore power to more than 8,000 customers, Consumers Energy is preparing for additional outages throughout the day. The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. for much of the Lower Peninsula. Wind gusts, especially during storms, of more than 50 mph are possible today.”

Large branches or trees knocking down power lines are not only a huge inconvenience but also a potential safety hazard.  If you encounter a downed wire, CE recommends calling 911 and then Consumers at 800-477-5050.  Consumers Energy outage center web page is an important resource.  It can tell you where the outages are and provides other useful information. You can reach it by clicking here.

If a line is down at your house, who bares responsibility for repair?  Click here to learn more.

A Plus Electric knows the impact a power outage can have your life.  They are always ready to help.  You can reach them at 517-529-0000, or click the emergency button on the home page when using your smartphone.

From the National Weather Service Hazardous Weather forecast:

Damaging winds are the main risk. By 900 pm the risk for storms will have shifted south of the Jackson region.

Strong wind gusts are likely for the entire region today. Scattered to potentially numerous power outages may occur. Values over 45 mph are expected for much of the area. The main time frame
for the stronger wind gusts are from 1100 am to 800 pm.