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Thousands without power as winter weather moves through West Michigan

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Amid strong winds and piling snow, many people are left without power.

According to a Consumers Energy outage mapStatewide, 18,820 customers are without power. As of 21.35 on Wednesday, there are significant outages in the following districts:

Ottawa County: 5,095 customers without power
Muskegon County: 4,680 customers without power
Allegan County: 2,300 customers without power
Kent County: 904 customers without power
Kalamazoo County: 592 customers without power
Newaygo County: 404 customers without power

Consumers Energy crews are working around the clock to repair sporadic power outages in West Michigan. A. high wind warning It is in effect for winds as high as 60 mph from 7 a.m. Wednesday to 7 a.m. Thursday in Mason, Oceana, Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan and Van Buren counties. Winds in South Haven were clocked at 53 mph before noon Wednesday. By late afternoon, wind gusts of 56 mph were recorded in the same area.

A. winter storm warning And winter weather advice In effect in West Michigan until 7 p.m. Thursday. Winds in South Haven were clocked at 53 mph before noon Wednesday. By late afternoon, wind gusts of 56 mph were recorded in the same area.

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