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Burns Flat Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Observed 0.75 inches of ice accumulation. Ice caused power outages for 3000 customers. Damage estimates are from local power cooperatives.
Power poles reported down, along with a 2.5-foot diameter tree.
Up to one quarter inch of ice accumulated on trees, power lines, and vehicles. Sporadic power outages were reported in the Cordell area.
Up to a half of an inch of glaze accumulated on most elevated surfaces before changing to sleet and snow during the early afternoon hours. Slightly higher amounts near 3/4 were realized near the Washita/Kiowa county border. Some tree and power pole/line damage was reported as a result of the glaze accumulation, especially over the southern portion of the county. Sleet totals averaged two to three inches by sunrise.
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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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Burns Flat, Oklahoma
| City | Burns Flat |
| County | Washita |
| State | Oklahoma (OK) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 73624 |
A barn was destroyed, and numerous trees and power lines were downed as this tornado moved east-northeast from about 6 miles east-northeast of Rocky to 2.5 miles southwest of Cloud Chief.