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Hartington Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Police reported 1.5 inch hail and power lines down.
A storm spotter observed the tornado develop just south of Highway 12 and then cross the highway toward the northeast. The tornado then damaged multiple center pivot irrigation systems, grain bins, and snapped several power poles in a pattern consistent with the tornado path. A tornado debris signature was also evident on radar after the tornado had dissipated.
Widespread damaging winds were observed throughout the county. Winds were measured just outside the county of 73 mph at Yankton, South Dakota. Within Cedar County trees were powerlines were reported downed.
Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at least 60 mph caused extensive damage in south Yankton. Numerous tree limbs and power lines were downed by the storm. There was also structural damage to Riverside Auto Body. Here the roof was removed, and a number of storage units were destroyed. Damage was scattered for a half block downstream from the site.
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A northeast Nebraska man accused of killing four people made his first appearance in Cedar County Court on Wednesday.
Multiple power outages reported as storms roll through Siouxland | SiouxlandProud | Sioux City, IA | News, Weather, and Sports Open Navigation Close Navigation
There are multiple power outages in multiple Siouxland communities as storms roll through the area.
Power outages continue across Nebraska, affecting thousands - NEWS CHANNEL NEBRASKA
More areas of the state could soon be affected by continued rolling power outages created by increased demand during the state's recent spell of bitter cold.
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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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Hartington, Nebraska
| City | Hartington |
| County | Cedar |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 68739 |
Public reported power line down.