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Alma Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Hail up to the size of golf balls was accompanied by wind gusts near 65 MPH. Tree damage was reported in Huntley, along with power outages.
Wind damage was reported in Alma, including downed tree limbs, some shingle and roof damage, power lines downed, and small outbuilding damage.
The combination of an extended period of light freezing precipitation and frequent gusts over 50 MPH resulted in power outages across the area.
Whiteout conditions along with about a foot of snow were reported in Alma. Numerous power outages were also reported. A snow total of 14.5 inches occurred 10 miles south of Wilcox and 12.0 inches occurred at Harlan County Lake. The combination of this snow and frequent wind gusts over 40 mph caused the whiteout conditions.
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A quick moving storm passed across Harlan and Franklin counties early in the morning bringing high winds and hail. As many as 10 pivots were overturned in Harlan county, and power was lost for 6 hours in Stamford.
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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.
Alma, Nebraska
| City | Alma |
| County | Harlan |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 68920 |
Hail up to the size of golf balls was accompanied by wind gusts near 65 MPH. Tree damage was reported in Huntley, along with power outages.