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Howard Power Outages Caused by Weather
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The CO-OP observer located 1 mile north of Grenola measured 1/2 inch of ice. A CO-OP observer located in Howard reported power outages across the county, but especially in Longton, Howard and Moline.
A wintry mix of sleet and freezing rain affected the county from the early to mid morning hours on the 27th through the early morning hours on the 28th. The wintry mix eventually changed over to all snow from west to east during the morning hours on the 28th, and persisted into the afternoon hours. Widespread ice accumulations ranged from one-quarter to three quarters of an inch, with isolated 1 inch amounts. Total sleet and snow accumulations on top of the ice ranged from 1 to 2 inches. The weight of the ice in concert with the stout winds downed some power poles, power lines and tree limbs across the county, which resulted in numerous power outages. The Independence Daily Reporter and Wilson County Citizen Paper contributed to this report.
High winds knocked out power to Howard.
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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.
Howard, Kansas
| City | Howard |
| County | Elk |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 67349 |
Trees and power lines were reported at many locations across the county. The communities of Moline, Howard, and Grenola were hit the hardest. Power outages were also reported.