Forecasters have issued a heat advisory for a late-summer heatwave in the Lansing area, with temperatures reaching the low 90s and humidity making it feel like 105 degrees, according to the Lansing State Journal.
Severe storms are expected, which could cause damaging winds, heavy rain, and large hail. The heat advisory remains in effect until 10 pm on Tuesday.
Power outages and damage reports
By 6 pm Tuesday, over 16,100 utility customers in the Lansing area were without power due to fast-moving storms that knocked down numerous trees and power lines.Ingham County Emergency Management warned of potential additional storms overnight and cautioned drivers. They also issued warnings against moving fallen trees, as live electric cables might be present.
Consumers Energy’s outage map showed nearly 11,500 customers in Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties without power. The Lansing Board of Water & Light reported over 3,100 outages, while DTE Energy reported around 1,600 customers without power in eastern Ingham County. Tree damage across the region was extensive.
By 5:25 pm, around 14,500 utility customers in Lansing were affected.
Later, Consumers Energy reported over 8,000 customers without power in Greater Lansing. The Lansing Board of Water & Light cited over 2,700 outages before 5 pm.
Additionally, the Tri-County Electric Cooperative reported over a dozen outages in rural areas around Lansing, and DTE Energy reported about 100 outages in the Williamston area.
Weather warnings issued
A severe thunderstorm warning for Ingham County was issued at 4:27 pm, lasting until 5:30 pm. Severe thunderstorms moving east at 40 mph were bringing wind gusts up to 70 mph and penny-sized hail.
Another warning was issued for Barry and Eaton counties at 4:20 pm, with storms moving at 40 mph and winds gusting up to 60 mph. Ingham and Jackson counties were added to a severe thunderstorm watch at 4:10 pm, which includes 21 other counties until 8 pm.
The National Weather Service had issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Clinton, Eaton, Gratiot, Ionia, and 16 other counties until 8 pm.
Temperatures in Lansing were nearing 90 degrees on Monday afternoon, feeling like the high 90s with humidity. Overnight lows were expected to be in the low 70s.
East Lansing residents were advised to seek refuge in the East Lansing Hannah Community Center or the East Lansing Public Library during the heat advisory. Both facilities have extended hours to accommodate those seeking relief.
Temperatures are expected to remain high throughout the week, with highs in the upper 80s on Wednesday and low 80s on Thursday and Friday. Showers or storms are possible each day, especially on Wednesday. The warm weather will continue into the weekend, with highs around 80 degrees and nighttime temperatures cooling into the 60s or high 50s.
Severe storms are expected, which could cause damaging winds, heavy rain, and large hail. The heat advisory remains in effect until 10 pm on Tuesday.
Power outages and damage reports
By 6 pm Tuesday, over 16,100 utility customers in the Lansing area were without power due to fast-moving storms that knocked down numerous trees and power lines.Ingham County Emergency Management warned of potential additional storms overnight and cautioned drivers. They also issued warnings against moving fallen trees, as live electric cables might be present.
Consumers Energy’s outage map showed nearly 11,500 customers in Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties without power. The Lansing Board of Water & Light reported over 3,100 outages, while DTE Energy reported around 1,600 customers without power in eastern Ingham County. Tree damage across the region was extensive.
By 5:25 pm, around 14,500 utility customers in Lansing were affected.
Later, Consumers Energy reported over 8,000 customers without power in Greater Lansing. The Lansing Board of Water & Light cited over 2,700 outages before 5 pm.
Additionally, the Tri-County Electric Cooperative reported over a dozen outages in rural areas around Lansing, and DTE Energy reported about 100 outages in the Williamston area.
Weather warnings issued
A severe thunderstorm warning for Ingham County was issued at 4:27 pm, lasting until 5:30 pm. Severe thunderstorms moving east at 40 mph were bringing wind gusts up to 70 mph and penny-sized hail.
Another warning was issued for Barry and Eaton counties at 4:20 pm, with storms moving at 40 mph and winds gusting up to 60 mph. Ingham and Jackson counties were added to a severe thunderstorm watch at 4:10 pm, which includes 21 other counties until 8 pm.
The National Weather Service had issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Clinton, Eaton, Gratiot, Ionia, and 16 other counties until 8 pm.
Temperatures in Lansing were nearing 90 degrees on Monday afternoon, feeling like the high 90s with humidity. Overnight lows were expected to be in the low 70s.
East Lansing residents were advised to seek refuge in the East Lansing Hannah Community Center or the East Lansing Public Library during the heat advisory. Both facilities have extended hours to accommodate those seeking relief.
Temperatures are expected to remain high throughout the week, with highs in the upper 80s on Wednesday and low 80s on Thursday and Friday. Showers or storms are possible each day, especially on Wednesday. The warm weather will continue into the weekend, with highs around 80 degrees and nighttime temperatures cooling into the 60s or high 50s.
Source : Times of India
