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Widespread areas of wind damage occurred across the county. Numerous trees and power lines were down. Some trees fell on power lines, causing widespread power outages. About 80 percent of the city of Benton was without power. At Sharpe, a 6-foot fence panel was blown down.
Scattered tree damage occurred in northern Marshall County, associated with a severe thunderstorm. Numerous trees were blown down from the community of Palma to Kentucky Dam. A portable building was moved off its foundation in Palma. Several large tree limbs were down in Calvert City. Power outages were reported.
Widespread damaging winds were observed across northern and central Marshall County. A wind gust to 75 mph was measured by National Weather Service personnel on a hill at the interchange of I-24 and the Purchase Parkway. The roof was blown off a large metal storage shed at the Marshall County Road Department near Draffenville. Several structures sustained minor damage in Benton. Trees and power lines were down, causing power outages. Several large pine trees were toppled at a residence on U.S. Highway 68, destroying a vehicle. Wind gusts around 75 mph were estimated by a National Weather Service employee near Palma.
A trained spotter estimated wind gusts near 70 mph at the intersection of Highways 62 and 95. A wind gust to 69 mph was measured at the residence of a National Weather Service employee at the intersection of Interstate 24 and the Purchase Parkway. A wind gust to 70 mph was measured at Palma. A tree and power lines were blown down in Calvert City.
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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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Calvert City, Kentucky
| City | Calvert City |
| County | Marshall |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 42029 |
A tree and a power line were down.