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A waterspout was observed crossing Grand Isle. The waterspout went ashore near the bridge, crossed the island and then moved north back over the water. Grand Isle police observed the waterspout for approximately 6 miles...mainly over the water. Power lines were downed near the bridge on Louisiana Highway 1. Part of a roof was taken off of a cabin at the Bridgeside Marina.
Power was out on Grand Isle. Transformers blew out and power lines were damaged by wind.
Thunderstorm winds blew off the roof of a hotel and mobile home, damaged several camp, and knocked down telephone poles, power lines and trees. The Coast Guard station measured a wind gust of 112 mph.
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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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Grand Isle, Louisiana
| City | Grand Isle |
| County | Jefferson |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 70358 |
A large waterspout over Barataria Bay moved south and onshore Grand Isle. A portion of a camp roof was blown off and several power lines snapped.