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The intense bow echo entered Polk County in the far northwest corner. It moved southeast and caused significant damage to trees and power lines along its path. A trained spotter measured a wind gust of 73 knots in Cushing. This individual also measured sustained winds of nearly 70 mph for 5 minutes.
Multiple large trees were uprooted along with power lines blown down in Cushing.
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The majority of customers should be restored by Saturday night, said Amy Rutledge, manager of corporate communications for the power company, but some may not be restored until Sunday.
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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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Cushing, Wisconsin
| City | Cushing |
| County | Polk |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 54006 |
Farm buildings were damaged and power lines were down.