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Frankfort Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Snowfall of 3 to 5 inches accumulated with blowing snow and strong wind gusts of 30-40 mph. Rapidly falling temperatures resulted in slick roads and significant travel impacts. Treacherous travel conditions were noted throughout December 23rd, a busy holiday travel day. Wind chills of -25 to -30 were observed on the morning of the 23rd. Extreme cold strained the power grid and rolling blackouts were implemented by utility companies.
The county reported multiple trees were down around the city, as well as some power lines.
Local broadcast media reported trees and power poles snapped.
The Franklin County emergency manager reported that severe thunderstorm winds resulted in several locations without power including the western portions of Frankfort.
The Franklin County emergency manager reported that a lightning strike resulted in numerous power outages on Schofield Lane in southwest Franklin County.
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After a very hot and humid day, late day showers and storms developed along an old outflow boundary from the previous day. Storms quickly intensified and produced strong to locally severe wind gusts, bringing down a few trees and power lines near Frankfort.
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Power outages being resolved in Marion | News | wsiltv.com
A large portion of the City of Marion is without power.
Thousands lose power as storm rolls across Central Kentucky Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
Thousands of people have lost power as a storm with lots of lightning rolled across Central Kentucky.
More Than 1,600+ Without Power In Trigg, Lyon County | WKDZ Radio
More Than 1,600+ Without Power In Trigg, Lyon County
Winter Storm: Winter Storm Disrupts U.S. With Power Outages and Icy Roads - The New York Times
A storm that had already dumped a foot of snow in some parts of the country caused more problems on Thursday because of accumulating ice. Thousands of flights were canceled.
Power outages in Kentucky: Tornado causes 56K to be without power
More than 50,000 people in Kentucky were left with out power in the immediate aftermath of the massive tornado outbreak that moved through the state.
145,000 people without power in NE Kentucky | WOWK 13 News Open Navigation Close Navigation
Gov. Andy Beshear said State Emergency Operations Center is currently activated at Level 3 and an estimated 145,000 total people are without power in Kentucky.
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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.
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Frankfort, Kentucky
| City | Frankfort |
| County | Franklin |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 40601, 40602, 40603, 40604, 40618, 40619, 40620, 40621, 40622 |
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