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Helena Power Outages Caused by Weather
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A severe thunderstorm moved through the Helena area on the 14th. Hail generally ranged from 1 inch to 1.75 inches in diameter. Wind gusts between 60 and 70 mph were common throughout the Helena area. Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down.
Reported by ASOS at Helena Regional Airport (actual location Helena 3 E)...Power lines down with minor wind damage...Monetary damage unknown.
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A severe thunderstorm produced a micro-burst over the East Helena area during the early evening hours of the 8th. The micro-burst produced a wind gust in excess of 60 mph which severely damaged a barn containing nine miniature horses. The micro-burst also downed nine power poles along Canyon Ferry Road, scattering debris for two miles. Power was knocked out to most of East Helena as well as the East Valley. No injuries to man or animals were reported.
A severe thunderstorm moved through the city of Helena during the evening hours of the 23rd. The winds were strongest on the north side of town, where several power poles were knocked down, and one roof was blown off a house.
News
Power outages linger for thousands in Flathead Valley | Daily Inter Lake
More than 12,000 homes across Northwest Montana were without power Thursday morning as the aftermath of a potent winter storm continued to take its toll on the power grid.
Crash Causes Power Outages And Heavy Traffic In Mashpee | Mashpee News | capenews.net
Power outages and heavy traffic are the result of a two-car crash at the intersection of Route 28 and Old Barnstable Road in Mashpee on Monday, October 10, at 10:55
Power outage reported at Cobb County jail | News | mdjonline.com
The power went out in a section of the Cobb County Adult Detention Center Monday afternoon, the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office said.
DeSantis: Hurricane Ian looters could get shot; sees progress with power outages | National | stardem.com
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sees progress being made with widespread power outages from Hurricane Ian and warned Friday that storm-related looters could get shot.
Ian causes power outages, downed trees in Greenwood County | Breaking | indexjournal.com
Nearly 150 Duke Energy customers are without power in the Shoals Junction area as of Friday morning.
Who to call for power outages | Breaking | indexjournal.com
Downed trees and power lines are possible in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. If you need to report an outage, here is who to call:
New Data Reveals 84% of Americans are Concerned About Growing Power Outages | State News | hjnews.com
A new survey from Goal Zero found that only 15% of Americans have a home backup solution, with 61% saying that they wish they had a reliable source of backup
One hospitalized after rollover crash caused power outage | Public Safety | newspressnow.com
One person was sent to Mosaic Life Care after a single-vehicle rollover crash that caused a small power outage Thursday afternoon.
Echo Park restaurant struggles as heat wave triggers power outages | Echo Park News | theeastsiderla.com
Echo Park - First the pandemic threatened to put The Park’s Finest out of business. Now, power outages from the heat wave seem to be an even bigger problem, according
Power outage near The Mall at Sierra Vista | Local News Stories | myheraldreview.com
SIERRA VISTA — A power outage affecting more than 2,000 customers in the vicinity of The Mall at Sierra Vista shortly after noon Friday, Sept. 2, occurred when a semi-truck
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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.
Helena, Montana
| City | Helena |
| County | Lewis and Clark |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 59601, 59602, 59604, 59620, 59623, 59624, 59625, 59626 |
I am having to throw away everything in my freezer because it is ruined. I realize the more important facilities like the hospital and grocery stores have to be a priority, but to loose everything you have saved in your freezer. I know I'm not the only one. But everyone around our area has lights, come on now!