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West Michigan sees powerful winds, power outages

There are over 7,500 Michigan residents without power Sunday. A large amount are just north of Grand Rapids.

MICHIGAN, USA — West Michigan is getting some much-needed rain, but it seems all of June's showers appeared within a couple hours on Sunday.

Powerful winds and heavy rain barraged the area starting around 3:30 p.m. 

While West Michigan is getting drenched, Northern Michigan is getting pelted. A viewer recorded grape-sized hail falling on I-75, north of Grayling.

Watch it here: 

13 ON YOUR SIDE Photojournalist Kenny Ritz captured the downpour over Leighton Township in Allegan County. Big trees swayed from the force of the heavy winds:

A severe thunderstorm warning will remain over portions of West Michigan until 5:15 p.m. The 13 ON YOUR SIDE Weather Team say residents can expect damaging winds and penny-sized hail.

According to Consumers Energy, there are over 7,500 Michigan residents without power Sunday. A large amount are near Kent City and Casnova, as well as east of Rockford. 

Credit: Consumers Energy
Power outages near Sparta and Rockford.

Stay aware with our live-updated weather article here.

    

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