GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Utility companies in the southern half of Michigan’s lower peninsula are reporting progress as they continue to restore power to thousands of homes this weekend. Consumers Energy, among others,

Over 80,000 Southwest Michigan residents were without power on Saturday night, roughly two days after severe storms rolled through the area, according to online outage maps.

Severe thunderstorms hit Michigan overnight, knocking out power for more than 250,000 customers across the state. Here's what to know.