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Eighteen power poles were snapped along Farm District Road, with short dry grass completely stripped from a nearby field. The wind gust was an estimate based on a utility company foreman's experience, who stated that it usually takes around 100 mph to snap power poles cleanly. Minor damage was reported to 4 homes and numerous billboards along Interstate 80 near mile marker 48, with moderate damage to 3 trucks and 2 outbuildings. Radar and damage patterns (examined by a NWS employee) did not indicate any rotation so straight-line winds are the most probable cause.
Eighteen power poles were snapped along Farm District Road, with short dry grass completely stripped from a nearby field. The wind gust was an estimate based on a utility company foreman's experience, who stated that it usually takes around 100 mph to snap power poles cleanly. Minor damage was reported to 4 homes and numerous billboards along Interstate 80 near mile marker 48, with moderate damage to 3 trucks and 2 outbuildings. Radar and damage patterns (examined by a NWS employee) did not indicate any rotation so straight-line winds are the most probable cause.
A spotter in Stagecoach measured a thunderstorm wind gust to 70 mph which caused a power outage and possibly the breaking of a utility pole.
Episodes
The Lyon County Sheriff Office reported several power lines blown down due to strong thunderstorm winds.
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NV Energy reports hundreds without power in Carson City area | Carson City Nevada News - Carson Now
UPDATE 10AM: Power has been fully restored around Carson City, according to NV Energy. **** More than 650 NV Energy customers in Carson City were without power Friday morning due to multiple outage areas. The cause of the outage is under investigation.
NV Energy outage in Carson City affects nearly 650 customers | Carson City Nevada News - Carson Now
UPDATE: Power has been restored. UPDATE 3:30PM: NV Energy reports 475 customers remain without power as of 3:30 p.m. Power should be restored by 5:15 p.m. *** UPDATE 2:23PM: NV Energy reports 649 customers are without power due to an outage in Carson City. NV Energy expects power to be restored by 4:15 p.m. The cause is under investigation.
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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.
Fernley, Nevada
| City | Fernley |
| County | Lyon |
| State | Nevada (NV) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 89408 |
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