Gaylord, Mich. (WNEM) – Utility companies said repair crews are working to restore power to thousands of Northern Michigan homes and businesses hit by an ice storm.
Consumers Energy said close to 47,000 customers were without power just before noon Sunday. Northern Michigan was hit hard by widespread outages in several areas including Alcona, Cheboygan, and Crawford counties. Great Lakes Energy’s outage map showed about 44,000 customers without electricity, including thousands of homes and businesses in Charlevoix and Antrim counties.
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The U.S. National Weather Service in Gaylord posted warnings about ice accumulations online. It said the greatest icing potentials are east of U.S.131 and north of M-72 through the afternoon, as well as Eastern Upper Michigan and the islands.
The NWS said roads will continue to be impassable in some areas because of downed trees, debris, power poles, and power lines. The Mackinac Bridge Authority warned drivers about high winds of 20 – 34 mph in the Straits area. Motorists were told to reduce their speed and stay in the right-hand lane due to ice formation on the grating of the bridge.
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