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The strong winds resulted in downed trees and power lines in Carrington.
Severe thunderstorm wind gusts resulted in damage to a storage building near Carrington, along with downed power lines. Based on pictures and reports from the Foster County Emergency Manager, it was determined that damage was consistent with straight line winds and not a tornado.
A wintry mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow spread north across the local area. Precipitation eventually changed over to all snow, with up to six inches of accumulations reported by Saturday morning. Hazardous travel conditions and scattered power outages resulted.
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Borough first responders are being called to homes for situations involving improper use of generators and indoor use of propane and gas stoves for heating. At least a dozen people with carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms have gone to the hospital.
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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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Carrington, North Dakota
| City | Carrington |
| County | Foster |
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 58421 |
Winds gusted over 60 mph for a prolonged period of time, with the strongest gust of 79 mph occurring at approximately 615 am CDT. The strong winds resulted in downed trees and power lines. Pea sized hail accompanied the winds.