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Hagerstown Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Spotters reported significant ice accretion of resulting in numerous accidents, downed trees and power lines, and isolated power outages throughout the county.
Tree damage was reported west of Fairplay, including a tree that blew down onto power lines in the 7500 block of Dam Number Four Road.
Numerous trees were blown into power lines along Battletown Road and Strite Road.
Power lines were blown down on the 1000 block of Georgia Avenue.
Power poles were blown down along Western Pike.
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Unseasonably warm high pressure build over the Mid Atlantic ahead of a strong cold front. Scattered thunderstorms developed across western Maryland during the afternoon of September 26th in this warm and unstable air mass. A storm in Washington County produced damaging winds that downed trees and power lines. Lightning was also responsible for an office building fire.
A strong cold front brought very strong and gusty winds to the Mid-Atlantic on February 17. Scattered reports of downed trees and powerlines occurred across the region.
Very strong winds accompanied a cold front that crossed the region on the first of December. The strong winds produced damage in parts western Maryland. Numerous trees and power lines were downed. Some damage to structures was reported and there were many power outages. Winds gusted to 58 mph at Frostburg MD.
A strong cold front which crossed the region late on the 9th was accompanied by gusty northwest winds up to 57 MPH. Some locations reported downed trees and power lines in addition to minor structural damage due to the high wind. In Allegany County, a number of trees were downed, awnings were damaged, and signs were broken in Cumberland. In Frostburg, a tree was downed onto Chestnut Street and a stop sign was blown off a pole. In LaVale, a tree fell onto a parked car and another fell onto the roof of a home on Buchanan Avenue. In Washington County, a 52 MPH gust was recorded in Hagerstown and a 57 MPH gust was measured in Smithsburg.
News
Power outage affects much of downtown Hampton | WAVY.com Open Navigation Close Navigation
A power outage affecting a good part of downtown Hampton isn't expected to be fixed until later this afternoon.
Power outages, downed trees as storms blitz DC region - WTOP News
A hot, humid Tuesday ended with severe thunderstorms across the D.C. area. Here’s what you need to know.
West Virginia and Ohio experiencing power outages due to severe weather | WTRF Open Navigation Close Navigation
Here are the latest power outage numbers as of 7:48 p.m. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ There have been reported outages in multiple areas of Ohio and West Virginia due to severe weather. All reported outages are from AEP and AEP Ohio. Marshall County: 1,870 customers Ohio County: 102 customers Bloomingdale area: 1,435 customers Belmont County: 166 customers Stick […]
Weather Hagerstown MD: NWS issues high wind warning
The National Weather Service is forecasting more wind Saturday, and potential squalls, as some Tri-State area residents remain without power.
Severe storm in Washington County disrupts travel, power on Monday
A severe storm Monday afternoon caused widespread power outages and road closures in Washington County, but no reports of serious damage or injuries.
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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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Hagerstown, Maryland
| City | Hagerstown |
| County | Washington |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 21740, 21741, 21742, 21746, 21747, 21749 |
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