The Detroit Regional Partnership, which has been around for six years, has been a significant catalyst, helping bring numerous jobs and companies to the region.

The most widespread type of damage reported: downed trees. Fallen trees were reported blocking roads, taking down power lines, and hitting cars on the roadways. In Oakland County, a large tree limb went through a home’s roof, according to information reported to the National Weather Service.

Heat, humidity and daily storm chances are forecast for southeast Michigan this week, with highs near 90 and localized flooding possible.

Several schools in Metro Detroit are closed on Thursday because of storm damage and power outages.

Precipitation has increased 15% across the Great Lakes region in seven decades, straining Metro Detroit's aging infrastructure. A regional task force aims to develop flood mitigation strategies by spring 2027.

The Southeast Michigan Urban Deer Coalition wants to hear what you think about them. The coalition is conducting the "2026 Deer Management Pulse of the Region Survey" from now through Nov. 1 in partnership with the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG).

More than 450,000 customers are without power Friday morning, from Michigan to Virginia as severe weather is expected to continue. Over 275,000 outages have been reported in Michigan alone. Damaging winds from severe storms may take down trees and power lines from Michigan to North Carolina.