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Bluffton Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Trees and power lines were blown down.
Trees and power lines were down across the area. Two houses were damaged by falling trees.
A weak tornado touched down about 2 miles south of Bluffton. Winds associated with the tornado were estimated around 75 mph. Damage along the path of the tornado consisted of some snapped and uprooted trees, along with some downed power lines. The tornado was on the ground for about four and a half miles before lifting southwest of Briggsville.
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I&M: 30k remain without power; cooling stations available Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) says crews have restored power to about 3,000 customers after a derecho tore through the area Monday night.
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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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Bluffton, Arkansas
City | Bluffton |
County | Yell |
State | Arkansas (AR) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 72827 |
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