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June 6, 2008 - Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees and power lines were blown down from Herrick, to Stewardson, to Trowbridge.
Herrick - Trowbridge
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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.
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- 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.
Herrick, Illinois
| City | Herrick |
| County | Shelby |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 62431 |
This tornado crossed from Fayette County in the National Weather Service St. Louis County Warning Area (CWA) into southern Shelby County in the National Weather Service Lincoln County Warning Area (CWA) at 9:26 PM CST. It downed several large wood power poles about 2 miles west of Herrick. The most significant damage occurred to a residence 1 mile north of Herrick where an addition to a house saw significant damage, causing injury to one person. The tornado continued northeastward, damaging several outbuildings and downing trees and power lines. The tornado lifted 2 miles northwest of Cowden at about 9:36 PM CST.