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Ely Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Numerous trees and power lines were blown down in the Ely area and created power outages.
Strong thunderstorm winds blew down several large trees and a few power lines.
There were multiple trees and power lines blown down in and around Ely. A roof was blown off an enclosed softball shed at the school.
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Storm packs a punch - The Timberjay
Intense heat gives way to damaging storms - Brainerd Dispatch | News, weather, sports from Brainerd and Baxter
Capping off an absolute scorcher of a day in Minnesota, a severe thunderstorm packing powerful winds and torrential rain Monday, June 20, led to widespread tree and property damage while knocking out power to thousands in the Brainerd lakes area.
Storms down trees, power lines in northern Minnesota; Ely festival canceled | MPR News MPR News Twitter Facebook Mail Heart
Severe storms that swept across parts of northern Minnesota on Friday evening downed trees and forced the cancellation of Ely's annual Blueberry/Art Festival. More storms overnight left more than 12,000 customers without power early Saturday morning.
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City of Ely officials report brief power outages due to wind gusts.
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.
Ely, Minnesota
| City | Ely |
| County | St. Louis |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 55731 |
Yes we’ve been without power since 6 p.m.
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