More than 155K DTE customers without power after severe weather in southeast Michigan

(CBS DETROIT) - Severe weather on Wednesday in Michigan is causing thousands of power outages. 

As of 11 p.m. Wednesday, more than 155,000 DTE Energy customers were without power and more than 29,000 Consumers Energy customers did not have power. 

READ: NEXT Weather Alert Day: Thunderstorm watch issued for all of southeast Michigan until 7 p.m.

DTE urges residents to follow these safety tips with downed lines:

• Safety for the community is always DTE's top priority. Downed power lines may be hidden by debris, so be careful as you head outside. Remember a power line doesn't always spark, make noise or jump around. It could lay on the ground like a stick or snake. 
• Stay at least one bus length (25 feet) away from downed power lines and don't touch anything they may be in contact with – always consider them live and dangerous.     
• Everyone should also heed the warning of yellow caution tape, which indicates there is a downed power line in the area. Do not cross yellow caution tape.
• Never use a portable generator inside a home or business. It emits carbon monoxide, which can be deadly. Keep it outside, away from windows and doors, so the fumes won't come in. 

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