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A microburst damage area was produced across the northeast quarter of section 30 in Rapid River Township. The downburst initiated across the southwest corner of a farmstead and projected to the east and northeast across the farmyard. A steel pole shed was torn open and demolished with debris impacted and denting several steel grain bins along the east end of the yard. Several pine trees and two power poles in the yard were snapped by the wind. Peak winds were estimated at 95 to 105 mph.
The Baudette ASOS reported a 59 mph wind gust. Many trees were blown down. A storage center sustained major damage when all its sheet metal was torn off and blown across the nearby highway. The flying debris snapped power poles along the highway.
At the Long Point Resort, trees fell on cabins, homes, boats, and powerlines.
Trees and powerlines were blown down.
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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.
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Baudette, Minnesota
| City | Baudette |
| County | Lake of the Woods |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 56623 |
Several large 3 to 6 inch tree branches broken, along with several power outages in the area.