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Snowfall of 1-2 inch accumulated with blowing snow and strong wind gusts of 30-40 mph. Rapidly falling temperatures resulted in slick roads and significant travel impacts. Treacherous travel conditions were noted throughout December 23rd, a busy holiday travel day. Wind chills of -25 were observed on the morning of the 23rd. Extreme cold strained the power grid and rolling blackouts were implemented by utility companies.
County road department reported a quarter-inch of ice accumulation, 1.5 inches of sleet, and 1-2 inches of snow. No trees reported down, but there were limited power outages.
Power lines and trees came down at Carpenter Pike and US 68. Trees also came down along county roads in the western half of the county.
Public reports estimated wind gusts in the 55 to 60 mph, which resulted in some downed power lines, trees and other minor structural damage.
News
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.
Six Flags Great Adventure closed during power outage
Hurricane Harbor and Wild Safari are operating as scheduled, according to a Six Flags spokeswoman.
Cincinnati weather: Thunderstorm warnings lifted for much of region
Forecasters say severe thunderstorm warnings are still in place for parts of Brown Adams, Pike, Highland and Scioto counties until 5 p.m.
Winter Storm: Winter Storm Disrupts U.S. With Power Outages and Icy Roads - The New York Times
A storm that had already dumped a foot of snow in some parts of the country caused more problems on Thursday because of accumulating ice. Thousands of flights were canceled.
Tracking power outages in the Local 6 area | News | WPSD Local 6
WPSD Local 6 is tracking power outages across the area.
EF-1 tornado brings damage, power outages | Local News | murrayledger.com
UPDATE: According to a preliminary report, the National Weather Service has determined that an EF-1 tornado touched down in Calloway County early Monday morning. The tornado touched down at 3:34
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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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Carlisle, Kentucky
| City | Carlisle |
| County | Nicholas |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 40311 |
A few trees and power lines were brought down by high winds. Kentucky Mesonet site CARL observed multiple wind gusts above 50 mph.