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Forest Lake Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Straight line winds caused a large area of northern Washington County to lose power. The hardest hit area was Forest Lake, where several large trees fell on cars and homes.
Several large trees and power lines were blown down around Forest Lake, Minnesota.
Few trees down, including some on power lines.
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The storm could hit as soon as Thursday, NOAA said.
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The power outage lasted just over an hour.
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Hundreds of Xcel Energy crews are working to restore power to customers across Minnesota in the midst more severe weather Thursday night.
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Hundreds of homes in the storm zone were still without service as of 11:45 am Thursday.
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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.
Forest Lake, Minnesota
| City | Forest Lake |
| County | Washington |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 55025 |
Several large tree limbs were blown onto power lines, causing scattered outages in Forest Lake.