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A National Weather Service storm survey team found considerable damage near Dan and Bradshaw in McDowell County. The damage was determined to be due to a microburst. Multiple businesses and power poles were damaged. Funneling through the terrain enhanced the winds, causing roof damage to numerous homes. A small travel trailer was flipped and suffered severe damage. The survey team estimated the path length of the microburst to be about half a mile, and the width to be about 500 yards.
Trees fell onto power lines.
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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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Bradshaw, West Virginia
| City | Bradshaw |
| County | McDowell |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 24817 |
In the town of Bradshaw, multiple trees and power lines were blown down.