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A severe storm struck Gurdon for the second day in a row, knocking out power once again. Trees and power lines were blown down. One tree fell on U.S. 67 just north of Gurdon while another fell a couple of miles north of town, taking down power, phone, and cable lines. A plate glass window was blown out of a store downtown.
Large oak trees were snapped and uprooted. Shingles were removed from several structures and tin roofing was ripped off and thrown 500 feet. Power lines and power poles were knocked down. Several trees fell into an electric substation, knocking out power to most of the Gurdon area. A tractor-trailer truck was blown off the road.
Trees and power lines were blown down around Gurdon. One tree fell on a house. Arkansas Highway 53 and U.S. Highway 67 were blocked by fallen trees, as were a number of county roads.
Thunderstorm winds knocked down some power lines in Gurdon.
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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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Gurdon, Arkansas
| City | Gurdon |
| County | Clark |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 71743 |
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