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The wind gust was measured by the Gwinner, North Dakota AWOS. Several power poles were snapped along a section line near Gwinner.
This tornado was enshrouded in downburst winds and heavy rains, but was briefly visible to spotters near Cogswell. The tornado ripped out nearly seven miles of dual wooden high voltage power line along its track. Numerous trees and singular power poles were snapped and pole sheds and steel grain bins were destroyed at multiple locations. Peak winds were estimated at 120 mph.
A Davis weather sensor reported an 81 mph wind gust before power was lost.
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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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Gwinner, North Dakota
| City | Gwinner |
| County | Sargent |
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 58040 |
Power came back on and now it is out again. . I live in Gwinner North Dakota in the Heritage Home Complex.