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Dewitt Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Several power outages were reported and two trees were blown down south of St. John's.
Downed tree limbs and power lines and widespread power outages occurred due to wind gusts of up to around 60 mph.
Up to three quarters of an inch of freezing rain resulted in numerous downed trees, limbs, power lines and widespread power outages.
An inch to two inches of sleet was reported. The combination of heavy sleet and strong winds caused power outages.
A 64 mph peak wind gust was measured at the Capital City airport in Lansing. Peak wind gusts in the 60 to 70 mph range resulted in numerous downed trees and limbs and power lines and widespread power outages.
Episodes
A couple of isolated severe storms produced localized wind damage in the form of a few downed trees, tree limbs and power lines.
News
Why are there so many power outages? | WLNS 6 News Open Navigation Close Navigation
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – Michigan is number four in the country for the most amount of reported outages, according to the Energy Information Administration But with that many outages is there a root cause to the problem? Not only does Michigan rank fourth in the total amount of power outages, the Michigan Public Service Commission […]
Roughly 59K still without power in Michigan | WLNS 6 News Open Navigation Close Navigation
UPDATE (8/4/2022, 5:30 P.M.) – Around 59,133 Michiganders are without power Thursday evening after crews worked through the night to restore electricity. According to Consumers Energy, around 35,000 Consumers customers are still without power. Before crews were able to restore power, over 91,000 Consumers customers were in the dark. LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – Severe storms […]
Verizon service now 'fully restored' in the Tri-State, officials say storms caused outage | WOWK Open Navigation Close Navigation
Andrew Testa, Corporate Communications with Verizon, has provided 13 News with a statement regarding service outages in the region.
Lansing Board of Water and Light prepares for possible rolling blackouts
The Lansing Board of Water and Light is getting ready for possible rolling blackouts this summer. The board made the announcement in a press release on Tuesday.
Power outages create huge risk during Charleston, Huntington and Ashland heat advisory Open Navigation Close Navigation
UPDATE (1:33 p.m.) According to Appalachian Power, employees and contract workers are still working to assess damage after heavy wind, rain and lightning on Monday night and early Tuesday morning. Director of Communications, Phil Moye, says that about 73,000 customers were left without power at the height of the storm and that the majority of […]
Where are the most power outages in the Tri-State? | WOWK Open Navigation Close Navigation
With powerful storms coming through, you may wonder where the most power outages are? You can view here what county has the most.
Hurricane Power Outage: Middle school closing, Main Street traffic light out | WOWK Open Navigation Close Navigation
The Hurricane Police Department says that due to a power outage, the stoplight is temporarily out at Main Street and Midland Trail (State Route 34).
Michigan utilities preparing for possible power shortages
According to officials from Hillsdale BPU the Midcontinent System Operator, which is the organization that oversees the power grid in 15 states, including Michigan, is warning of possible power shortages this summer during peak time demands.
Power mostly restored for Lansing BWL customers | WLNS 6 News Open Navigation Close Navigation
The Lansing Board of Water and Light is reporting on their outage map that 18,793 of their customers are without power.
BWL: Mylar balloon caused Tuesday's power outage
The power outage that hit close to 3,000 Lansing Board of Water & Light customers in Lansing and parts of Delta Township on Tuesday was caused by a helium-filled Mylar balloon that got tangled on a power line on Waverly Road south of Michigan Avenue, the utility said today
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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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Dewitt, Michigan
City | Dewitt |
County | Clinton |
State | Michigan (MI) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 48820 |
905 woodlands drive Dewitt MI 48820 Senior community Without power
Still waiting on crew for power outage repair. Hopefully will be soon.