Hold on to your hats!

The National Weather Service has issued a high wind watch for Oakland County for Friday night into Saturday morning.

According to the NWS, winds of 35-40 mph are possible, with gusts up to 60 mph. The strongest winds are expected between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.

The strong winds may also be accompanied by thunderstorms, likely on Friday afternoon. There is also a chance of rain and snow showers overnight.

If you find the winds end up leaving you in the dark, you can help restore your power faster by reporting it to DTE Energy. You can report power outages in the following ways:

• Report online
• Report from any mobile device at mobile.dteenergy.com
• Download DTE's Mobile Outage Reporting iPhone App which is available on the App Store
• Report by using the automated phone system at 800-477-4747

Check back with Novi Patch for the latest updates on power outages.