Storms rolled across parts of southeast Michigan during the afternoon on Tuesday, August 26, 2014.  The atmosphere was primed for storms as temperatures climbed into the upper 80s to around 90 degrees and dew points reached into the lower 70s.  A cold front approaching the area created the necessary lift needed for storm development.  Storms quickly raced east across southern, Lower Michigan bringing numerous reports of downed trees and power lines south of the I-69 corridor. An estimated 150,000 customers lost power.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHTENAW, MICHIGAN
From 26-AUG-14 15:20:00 to 26-AUG-14 15:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANN ARBOR
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter estimated a 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, MICHIGAN
From 26-AUG-14 15:46:00 to 26-AUG-14 15:46:00 (EST-5)
Location: BEECH
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A two foot diameter tree reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, MICHIGAN
From 26-AUG-14 15:40:00 to 26-AUG-14 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: NANKIN MILLS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large tree limb reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in OAKLAND, MICHIGAN
From 26-AUG-14 15:54:00 to 26-AUG-14 15:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAK PARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Eight inch diameter trees reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, MICHIGAN
From 26-AUG-14 15:34:00 to 26-AUG-14 15:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: NANKIN MILLS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter estimated a 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, MICHIGAN
From 26-AUG-14 16:14:00 to 26-AUG-14 16:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: GROSSE PT WOODS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thirty inch diameter trees reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, MICHIGAN
From 26-AUG-14 16:09:00 to 26-AUG-14 16:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: LINCOLN PARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A small tree was reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACOMB, MICHIGAN
From 26-AUG-14 16:22:00 to 26-AUG-14 16:22:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT CLEMENS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Front door was blown off of a Rite Air Store.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, MICHIGAN
From 26-AUG-14 16:10:00 to 26-AUG-14 16:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMTRAMCK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Metal fence and gate was partially blown over, along with power lines blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACOMB, MICHIGAN
From 26-AUG-14 16:15:00 to 26-AUG-14 16:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CENTER LINE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several tree limbs reported down, one of which fell onto a power line.

Thunderstorm Wind in GENESEE, MICHIGAN
From 26-AUG-14 15:18:00 to 26-AUG-14 15:18:00 (EST-5)
Location: LINDEN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Six to eight in diameter tree limbs down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CLAIR, MICHIGAN
From 26-AUG-14 16:50:00 to 26-AUG-14 16:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALGONAC
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple 6 inch diameter trees blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LIVINGSTON, MICHIGAN
From 26-AUG-14 15:15:00 to 26-AUG-14 15:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOWELL
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Multiple trees and power lines reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in OAKLAND, MICHIGAN
From 26-AUG-14 16:00:00 to 26-AUG-14 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BERKLEY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous large tree limbs up to 2 feet in diameter reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in OAKLAND, MICHIGAN
From 26-AUG-14 15:45:00 to 26-AUG-14 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKLIN
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Several trees reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, MICHIGAN
From 26-AUG-14 15:50:00 to 26-AUG-14 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIGHLAND PARK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large tree uprooted.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, MICHIGAN
From 26-AUG-14 15:50:00 to 26-AUG-14 15:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: ALLEN PARK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large tree limb reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, MICHIGAN
From 26-AUG-14 15:55:00 to 26-AUG-14 15:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: LINCOLN PARK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large tree uprooted.

Thunderstorm Wind in MACOMB, MICHIGAN
From 26-AUG-14 16:30:00 to 26-AUG-14 16:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: UTICA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Two six inch diameter tree branches down.

Thunderstorm Wind in OAKLAND, MICHIGAN
From 26-AUG-14 15:45:00 to 26-AUG-14 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKLIN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous 4 to 8 inch diameter tree branches reported down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, MICHIGAN
From 26-AUG-14 15:47:00 to 26-AUG-14 15:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: DEARBORN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large tree limbs reported down.