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Algonquin Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Trees, tree limbs and power lines were blown down across portions of southeast McHenry County.
Trees and power lines were blown down.
News
Chicago Forecast: High Wind Warning in Effect Until 7PM With Morning Showers, Cloudy Skies – NBC Chicago
A gusty Saturday is in store for the Chicago area this weekend, as a High Wind Warning is in effect until 7 p.m. Saturday evening.
Following thunderstorm, outage in Lake in the Hills impacts 900 – Shaw Local
McHenry County was mostly spared by a thunderstorm that cut through the suburbs Monday evening, resulting in tornado warnings for nearby Kane and Cook counties.
Nearly 70,000 Lake and McHenry county residents experience power outages after severe storms
Almost 70,000 customers in Lake and McHenry counties experienced power outages after severe storms brought power lines and trees down Tuesday evening.
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Power Outage FAQs
What is Power Outage?
Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.
What Causes Power Outages?
- Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.
What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?
- Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
- Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
- Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
- Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.
Algonquin, Illinois
City | Algonquin |
County | McHenry |
State | Illinois (IL) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 60102 |
Numerous trees and power lines were blown down.