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Lightning severely damaged several power poles, downed wires, and ignited a fire on a tree in Chewelah. Time estimated based on dispatch reports and radar.
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Power outage scheduled for Avista customers in Colville on Sept. 23 | News | khq.com
COLVILLE, Wash. - About 229 Avista customers in Colville with lose power on Sept. 23, according to a release from the utility company. The outage will begin at 8 a.m.
Thunderstorms roll through Spokane, Inland Northwest overnight | krem.com
Lightning and thunder woke up many people overnight in Spokane, eastern Washington, and north Idaho. The storms also knocked out power to thousands of people.
LIVE UPDATES: Tracking power outages and damage from winds in the Spokane area and north Idaho | News | khq.com
SPOKANE, Wash. - KHQ has placed a Weather Authority Alert for strong winds throughout Monday afternoon and into the evening. There's a potential for gusts approaching 50-60 mph which could
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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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Chewelah, Washington
| City | Chewelah |
| County | Stevens |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 99109 |
Collapsing thunderstorms caused downed tree limbs and numerous power outages near Chewelah and areas to the southwest. Estimated over 2000 people were without power. Time estimated from radar. No observed gusts were recorded.