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Overview

A line of strong to severe storms tracked across Southeast Michigan on the afternoon of October 23, 2020 ahead of a strong cold front. An anomalously warm and humid air mass in place ahead of the front provided fuel for the storms while a strong upper trough produced ample wind shear and atmospheric lift. The storms led to numerous reports of wind damage (trees downed and damage to outbuildings or roofs) and several instances of hail. Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the state due to the storms.

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