The Federal Aviation Administration lifted a ground stop at Detroit Metro Airport (Romulus, Michigan) on Saturday, August 22, 2026, following delays caused by thunderstorms. Flights inbound to Detroit from the Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Northeast, Southeast regions of the U.S., and Toronto, Canada were held late Saturday morning and early afternoon until the restriction was removed.
Weather Conditions and Power Outages in Southeast Michigan
The National Weather Service reported that a cold front moving through Southeast Michigan caused widespread showers and thunderstorms throughout Saturday afternoon and evening. The agency warned of an isolated thunderstorm with possible severe intensity and wind gusts approaching 60 mph. Concurrently, DTE Energy reported over 2,500
customers in Southeast Michigan were without power as of 3:10 p.m. due to the storms.
Local Infrastructure Impact in Plymouth
In Plymouth, Michigan, the intersection of Ann Arbor and Lilley roads was closed Saturday afternoon after a utility pole fire triggered a transformer explosion. City officials advised motorists to use alternate routes while crews addressed the incident. Videos obtained by CBS Detroit showed the transformer explosion linked to the road closure.
