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Thunderstorm winds caused a wide swath of damage extending from New Baden area northeastward through Aviston, Breese and Carlyle. Numerous large trees, tree limbs and power lines were blown down. In Breese, the top part of a grain silo was blown off.
The County Sheriff reported numerous trees and power lines down.
Thunderstorm wind gusts blew down numerous trees and power lines.
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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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Carlyle, Illinois
| City | Carlyle |
| County | Clinton |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 62231 |
A line of severe storms moved across Clinton County blowing down numerous trees, tree limbs and power lines. The towns that sustained damage were New Baden, Trenton, St. Rose, Damiansville, Breese, Bartelso, and Carlyle. A couple of homes in Carlyle had minor shingle damage.