Tens of thousands of Consumers Energy customers are experiencing outages across Michigan after strong winds swept across the state on Thursday.

Consumers spokesperson Josh Paciorek says the utility is aware of the frigid temperatures expected in parts of the state today.
 

“We see that temperatures are supposed to be falling and that's why we have our crews out for restoration efforts as soon as possible.” Paciorek said. ”We are looking at different assistance and looking at community organizations that can help those who will be without power also may set up warming stations, things like that.”

In Mecosta County, around 2,100 residents and businesses are without power. Based on initial damage assessments, Consumers expects to have all effected customers restored by the end of Saturday.