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Edson Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Residents of Edson reported wind damage associated with a supercell thunderstorm. Damage included trees and power lines downed in Edson. Time of this event was estimated based on radar and other reports.
A power pole was reported down on Highway 24.
Wind speed estimated from ASOS report at Goodland and nearby power pole damage.
Time of event estimated from Doppler radar. Wind speed estimated from Doppler radar velocity. Power poles were blown down around intersection of Road 57 and Road 23 southeast of Goodland. A barn was also blown down just east of this location.
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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.
Edson, Kansas
City | Edson |
County | Sherman |
State | Kansas (KS) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 67733 |
Report received of power poles blown down at location. Time is estimated by radar and wind speed is estimated by damage indicators.