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Up to three quarters of an inch of freezing rain resulted in numerous downed trees, limbs, power lines and widespread power outages.
An isolated afternoon severe thunderstorm brought down numerous trees and power lines across portions of Mecosta county. The most significant damage occurred near Horse Head Lake.
An inch to two inches of sleet was reported. The combination of heavy sleet and strong winds caused power outages.
Peak wind gusts of up to 60 mph resulted in numerous downed trees and limbs and power lines and widespread power outages.
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There was a water outage on Grand Rapids’ northwest side Thursday due to a water main break, the city says.
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A state agency will now require Consumers Energy and DTE to report how they are managing power outages and educating the public on downed power lines.
Semi-truck hits wires, causes power outage | WOODTV.com Open Navigation Close Navigation
About 1,100 Consumers Energy customers in northern Grand Rapids and Plainfield Township lost power Tuesday morning after a semi-truck hit some power lines, authorities say.
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The National Weather Service office in Binghamton is advising that some rocky weather could be in store for the final official days of summer.
3 GRPS schools dismissed early due to power outages | WOODTV.com Open Navigation Close Navigation
Students were dismissed early from three Grand Rapids Public Schools buildings due to power outages Wednesday.
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More than 10,000 Virginians lost power Wednesday in Virginia Beach after a squirrel got into a substation.
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Strong storms rolled across West Michigan on Monday afternoon, causing damage and thousands of power outages across the state.
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The National Weather Service is forecasting potentially severe weather for portions of Michigan Aug. 29, 2022.
Sussex County and Morris County power outage after I-80 accident
80,000 customers were knocked out before crews started re-routing power to substations in Morris and Sussex counties.
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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.
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Big Rapids, Michigan
| City | Big Rapids |
| County | Mecosta |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 49307 |
A NWS storm survey determined that an EF-1 tornado occurred with a path length of about 3 miles. A wood-sided barn was destroyed just south of the 80th Avenue and 5 Mile intersection. The tornado passed over the power substation at 75th Avenue and 5 mile and then proceeded northeast through a field where a center pivot irrigator was tipped over. Along 70th Avenue, between 5 Mile and 6 Mile, an open-air animal barn was torn apart with sheet metal deposited in the field downwind. Additionally, power poles were impacted by barn debris and consequently snapped, and another center pivot irrigator was tipped over.