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This tornado developed just north of Augusta, west of Arkansas Highway 33, moving northeast, severely damaging homes and uprooting or snapping trees in the neighborhood along Sinclair Street and power lines were downed. As the tornado moved northeast it severely damaged farm buildings along Raspberry Lane/Woodruff County Road 260. The tornado continued over rural farm land, eventually crossing Arkansas Hwy. 17 between Tupelo and Overcup, lifting just east of Arkansas Hwy. 17 south of Overcup. The 3 injuries were just north of Augusta. Two farm shops and several grain bins were destroyed. Extensive damage was noted on the north side of Augusta.
This tornado developed just north of Augusta, west of Arkansas Highway 33, moving northeast, severely damaging homes and uprooting or snapping trees in the neighborhood along Sinclair Street and power lines were downed. As the tornado moved northeast it severely damaged farm buildings along Raspberry Lane/Woodruff County Road 260. The tornado continued over rural farm land, eventually crossing Arkansas Hwy. 17 between Tupelo and Overcup, lifting just east of Arkansas Hwy. 17 south of Overcup. The 3 injuries were just north of Augusta. Two farm shops and several grain bins were destroyed. Extensive damage was noted on the north side of Augusta.
A storm survey crew from the NWS Office in Little Rock found tornado damage consistent with an EF0 rating. ||This tornado formed just northeast of the intersection of highways|37 and 269 north of McCrory, where a covered parking area roof was|blown west. At that same residence, a large tree fell southwest|onto the home. This tornado continued northwest over cropland,|pushing over a power pole off County Road 338, then proceeded to|cross State Highway 17 blowing down more trees and tree limbs.|This tornado lifted shortly afterwards to the northwest.
Thunderstorm wind damage was observed across portions of eastern Woodruff County as numerous trees were downed along with several power poles. A few homes received minor damage due to trees falling on or next to them. Estimated peak wind speeds were in the 70-80 mph range.
Some structural damage to some buildings occurred, along with some trees and power lines blown down.
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Thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines at Augusta.
Thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines in Augusta.
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Fire leads to power outage along Peach Orchard Road Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
A fire was reported at 1:40 p.m. at a business at 2609 Peach Orchard Road, according to the Augusta Fire Department. It led to a power outage.
Power outages across Aiken, Edgefield and Saluda counties Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
Aiken Electric Cooperative is reporting power outages in Aiken, Edgefield and Saluda counties. Nearly 100 houses are without power.
Crash causes over 1,000 power outages in North Augusta Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
A crash in on Edgefield Highway has left over 1,000 customers in the Belvedere area without power temporarily.
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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.
Augusta, Arkansas
City | Augusta |
County | Woodruff |
State | Arkansas (AR) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 72006 |
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