High wind warning: Gusts up to 55 mph expected; scattered power outages reported
The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for the Ann Arbor area and all of southeast Michigan in effect until 7 a.m. Saturday.
Sustained winds of 30 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph could down power lines and trees and cause power outages, the Weather Service warned. Scattered outages were already showing on the DTE Energy outage map in parts of southeast Michigan at 10:25 p.m. Friday.
The strongest winds are expected between midnight and 6 a.m. Driving could become difficult, especially for high profile vehicles, such as vans, the Weather Service said.
Temperatures are expected to drop to around 32 overnight and rain and snow showers are possible. Saturday, expect breezy conditions with a high around 39 and a 40 percent chance of snow showers.
For updated conditions and forecasts anytime, check AnnArbor.com's weather page.
Comments
Will
Sat, Mar 3, 2012 : 1:09 p.m.
As usual, parts of Ann Arbor Hills are out. Power to be restored after 9pm.
grimmk
Sat, Mar 3, 2012 : 4:32 a.m.
I really hate the flickering lights. *fingers crossed* I really hope the power doesn't go out. Does DTE have any ETA on when they will restore power to places that lots it?
dading dont delete me bro
Sat, Mar 3, 2012 : 4:52 a.m.
no eta... <a href="http://dteenergy.com/map/outage.html" rel='nofollow'>http://dteenergy.com/map/outage.html</a>