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Trees and power lines were reportedly down on Birchwood Trail. The time was estimated based on radar data.
Trees and power lines were reportedly down on Industrial Boulevard. The time was estimated based on radar data.
A National Weather Service Storm Survey team concluded a microburst with winds to 75 mph did considerable damage to a small mobile home community. There were approximately 12 mobile homes that experienced damage with one home sustaining major damage. Two pickup trucks were damaged by fallen trees. A dozen sheds and storage buildings were damaged or destroyed. Many windows were broken by the severe winds and debris was strewn across a wide area. A dozen trees were downed or snapped and many large limbs were down. Power lines were also reported down and seven hundred people were reportedly without power. There were two wind maxima associated with this microburst. A 70 mph wind gust caused damage along Joe Brown Highway, just south of McMillan Road. A 75 mph wind gust caused damage in the vicinity of Best Road, just east of Joe Brown Highway. The microburst dissipated north of Best Road, but well south of Old Lumberton Road. The path width was 1936 yards and the path length was 1.15 miles.
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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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Chadbourn, North Carolina
| City | Chadbourn |
| County | Columbus |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 28431 |
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