Power Outage in Albany, MO

Estimated 80 mph winds. Multiple trees and power lines downed across Albany.

Through the afternoon on December 15th strong wind caused sustained winds in the 40 to 50 mph range, with frequent gusts well over 60 mph. While most ASOS and AWOS stations recorded gusts around 65 mph, there were several reports of higher winds and damage representative of around 70 mph, such as tree damage and powerlines down. This all preceded strong thunderstorms that also caused strong winds and scattered damage across the area.

During the day on December 29, a potent winter storm moved into the area. The precipitation started as primarily snow during the morning hours producing a couple inches of accumulation, but switched to freezing rain just before 10 am as warm air aloft moved over the area. Moderate, to at times heavy rain ensued through the rest of the morning and early to middle afternoon hours, before eventually moving out by the evening hours. The main impact from this storm was several power outages around the area. Due to the rain rates, not all of the nearly 1 inch of liquid precipitation accreted on surfaces, but a quarter to half inch did accrete, causing a significant disruption to the power, and closing numerous roads.

A dry line punched through the area on the afternoon of November 11, bringing 50 to 60 mph synoptic straight line winds. Local ASOS observations reported gusts near 60 mph across the area, but the winds also damaged, trees, power lines, and a few outbuildings. This dry line also created some thunderstorm activity, which caused some isolated convective wind damage.

Trees were reported down and a pontoon boat was thrown into a road. Power outages were reported in the town of Albany. Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 60 mph.

Power poles were reported snapped off. Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated up to 70 mph.

Few power lines were reported down.

Ice accumulations of 3/4 inch was reported across the county. Many tree branches and power lines were down.

Power poles and lines downed.

Trees and power lines downed.

Law enforcement officials reported power lines, power poles, and 6-8 inch diameter tree limbs down.