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Durango Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Thunderstorms produced lightning strikes and power outages in La Plata and Archuleta counties.
Several trees and power lines were downed in the town of Ignacio. One tree fell on a gas meter, another fell on a road and blocked traffic, and another tree fell on a parked car. One of the downed power lines started a brush fire which was quickly extinguished. Visibilities were reported to be near zero in blowing dust.
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Power outage impacts south, southwest Winston-Salem | FOX8 WGHP Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — A power outage is impacted a large swath of Winston-Salem early this afternoon. Winston-Salem police say that this outage is mainly impacted the south and southwest portions of the city. Traffic lights were out at several major intersections, including along Peters Creek Parkway, Stratford Road, the Hanes Mall area, Country Club […]
Power restored for more than 3,000 in Albuquerque Open Navigation Close Navigation
PNM's website appears to be currently down, and there is no way to view the outage map. However, their Twitter said the following areas are included in the outage: La Orilla Northwest (North), Duerksen Road Northwest (South), Winterhaven Road Northwest (East), and Unser Boulevard (West).
Power outage impacts 2,700 customers in southeast Colorado Springs | Local News | gazette.com
Hundreds of people lost power in southeast Colorado Springs Saturday night. The outage was reported by Colorado Springs Utilities shortly before 8:30 p.m.
Power outage hits Montezuma County Sheriff’s Office and courthouse – The Journal
An unexplained power outage temporarily hit five government and commercial meters in central Cortez about 7:30 a.m., according to Empire Electric Association. By 11:39 a.m., all power had been restore...
Fallen trees cause power outages west of Main Avenue in Durango – The Durango Herald
Power was knocked out Saturday and Wednesday to residents in central and northern Durango after trees fell through power lines, according to La Plata Electric Association. The most recent outage occur...
Crash with injuries causes large power outage in Winston-Salem Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — A large power outage occurred in Winston-Salem following a crash at an intersection, according to the Winston-Salem Police Department. The crash occurred at the intersection of Northwest Boulevard and Patterson Avenue, causing a road closure and a large power outage in the area. Police say that the crash scene is already […]
Squirrels: How often do they cause power outages? | KRQE News 13 Open Navigation Close Navigation
More than 10,000 Virginians lost power Wednesday in Virginia Beach after a squirrel got into a substation. | Local News from KRQE News 13 in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Power, traffic lights out on Cone Boulevard from N Church St to Summit Ave, police say | FOX8 WGHP Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Police are advising drivers to be cautious due to power outages impacting traffic lights in a busy area of Greensboro. According to police, traffic lights are out in the area of Cone Boulevard from North Church Street to Summit Avenue. They believe the cause of this outage could be a blown […]
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But first, apparently, high winds and rolling power outages to reduce fire risk. Sheesh.
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.
Durango, Colorado
| City | Durango |
| County | La Plata |
| State | Colorado (CO) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 81301, 81302, 81303 |
Lightning east of Durango produced significant damage and knocked out power for many area residents.