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Choteau Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Delayed report of multiple trees down and no power in Choteau. Also reported pea-size hail. Estimated peak gusts of 60 mph. Time of report estimated via radar.
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A severe thunderstorm produced a wind gust to 58 mph at Fairfield. The storm downed several power lines and many trees.
A severe thunderstorm produced a 70 mph wind gust at Power 12NE.
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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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Choteau, Montana
| City | Choteau |
| County | Teton |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 59422 |
The Choteau Ancantha Newspaper posted images of large healthy tree limbs and power lines taken down by thunderstorm winds. Power outages were also reported.