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Institute Power Outages Caused by Weather

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July 8, 2012 - Thunderstorm Wind

Trees fell onto power lines in the Jefferson area.

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EIA study finds high solar penetration states showed resiliency to major power outages – pv magazine USA

The EIA study found that increasing solar states experienced outages of less than 102 minutes, while states with prohibitive markets for solar saw outages of more than 19 hours.

Nov 14, 2022

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Nov 9, 2022

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Nov 9, 2022

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Operation Essex was carried out over five days, as police arrested individuals charged with homicide, aggravated assault, sex assault and other counts.

Oct 24, 2022

W.Va. Chemical Valley Featured In Film Documentaries | WVPB

West Virginia’s community of Institute is featured in two documentaries that examine environmental safety and accountability. Both films will be screened outdoors on Thursday, Oct. 5 at Institute's Shawnee Regional Park.

Oct 5, 2022

FPL says grid prep paid off in swift post-Ian power revival - E&E News

More than 600,000 customers of various Florida power providers still lacked electricity Monday morning, according to PowerOutage.us.

Oct 3, 2022

Simply Worship: Sunday Service Power Outage a Blessing Unplanned and Unplugged - Church of God Ministries

Sep 17, 2022

Missoula Windstorm Knocks Out Power to Over 2,700 Homes

Crews responded immediately and most of those customers had service by 6:10 p.m.

Sep 7, 2022

Rolling blackout threat averted, except in one city

Sep 6, 2022

Nearly $100 Million Coming To Develop Renewable Energy W.Va. Coalfield Industry, Jobs | WVPB

The Appalachian Climate Technology (ACT Now) coalition of West Virginia is one of 21 winners of the $1 billion Build Back Better Regional Challenge.

Sep 2, 2022

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@wxbrandon9 | 09:55 AM - 2 Mar 2023

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@wxbrandon9 | 07:59 AM - 2 Mar 2023

3/2/23: From @NWSBaltimore-Washington—A Winter Storm Watch is in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening… https://t.co/3lV8NY6ivT

@WVEMD | 05:45 AM - 2 Mar 2023

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@BrandonWxWCHS | 03:00 PM - 9 Feb 2023

HAPPENING NOW: Wayne County Emergency Management officials say multiple brush fires have been reported in the count… https://t.co/xLOREZD3OL

@WOWK13News | 01:00 PM - 9 Feb 2023

Heads Up from @NWSCharlestonWV: A Wind Advisory was issued for Thursday due to strong winds with gusts up to 50MPH.… https://t.co/mp3c7Pzl4u

@WVEMD | 09:22 AM - 8 Feb 2023

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@KanawhaLibrary | 01:01 PM - 6 Feb 2023

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@wchs8fox11 | 09:55 AM - 6 Feb 2023

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@WVEMD | 09:00 AM - 23 Jan 2023

Strong gusty winds this afternoon into Tuesday morning may cause isolated power outages. Learn more:… https://t.co/V41NcKIWPC

@WVEMD | 07:46 AM - 23 Jan 2023

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@Anagram2112 | 03:16 PM - 11 Jan 2023

Freezing rain today along the eastern slopes of the northern mountains. Travel could be impossible. Downed trees an… https://t.co/JtO7oArwZS

@NWSCharlestonWV | 02:30 AM - 15 Dec 2022

Is your home ready for an ice storm? Ice storms can cause power outages that can last several days and pose a threa… https://t.co/zRmcZWzM45

@NWSCharlestonWV | 07:00 AM - 17 Nov 2022

Earlier Storms have led to power outages, especially in Kanawha County. Latest AEP map showing over 4,000 without… https://t.co/FPAjVngJAS

@BrandonWxWCHS | 10:47 PM - 29 Aug 2022

Schools in Jackson County, West Virginia, were closed Friday morning after a downed utility pole caused outages to… https://t.co/jCYN6jfUIw

@wchs8fox11 | 05:45 AM - 8 Apr 2022

A line of showers and thunderstorms will cross the area today ahead of a cold front. Locally strong wind gusts may… https://t.co/e45BTvMPWj

@WVEMD | 06:13 AM - 31 Mar 2022

1st pic) Strong winds today. 2nd pic) Strong winds tomorrow. Fire danger is elevated today, Tomorrow may bring som… https://t.co/4eHWHTtIzw

@AlexCorderoWX | 08:14 AM - 16 Feb 2022

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@NoblePhares | 05:15 PM - 28 Jan 2022

After an ice storm in 2021 knocked out power to thousands in Wayne County for several days, many residents have now… https://t.co/T6gQ9RmcZX

@wchs8fox11 | 06:30 AM - 19 Jan 2022

We are expecting sleet and freezing rain to mix in with the snowfall on Sunday. This is very likely across the co… https://t.co/t0OtO1Xzjj

@wxbrandon9 | 05:49 PM - 14 Jan 2022

Our next winter storm will spread a wintry mix of precipitation across the area then changing over to all snow. Thi… https://t.co/Zx0JcmfIt4

@NWSCharlestonWV | 05:29 PM - 14 Jan 2022

While there is a lot of uncertainty with regards to how much snow will fall in the upcoming winter storm, impacts a… https://t.co/rV8tdoUddu

@NWSCharlestonWV | 09:10 AM - 14 Jan 2022

❄️Winter Storm Watch Sunday through Monday AM ❄️ This remains a very complicated forecast. However, travel impacts… https://t.co/jiSVbOCzcD

@NWSCharlestonWV | 05:10 AM - 14 Jan 2022

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@drewjross | 08:00 AM - 18 Dec 2021

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@nyankosmol | 04:37 PM - 21 Nov 2021

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@swim2win76 | 12:12 PM - 7 Jun 2021

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@WVEMD | 12:45 PM - 28 May 2021

Winter Storm Impacts-- Get ready for snow-covered & slick roads later this evening through tomorrow morning. Thi… https://t.co/ZnvhP3mvjJ

@BrandonWxWCHS | 09:13 AM - 17 Feb 2021

.@WV_DHHR's Pendleton County office is closed today, August 5, 2020, due to a scheduled power outage. Alternate lin… https://t.co/yxGO9gSLU3

@WV_DHHR | 04:01 AM - 5 Aug 2020

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@WVEMD | 12:30 PM - 21 Jul 2020

Our strongest wind gusts look to occur late this morning and early this afternoon--that's when the wind will occasi… https://t.co/yAKq0BoiVh

@BrandonWxWCHS | 03:16 AM - 27 Nov 2019

RT @NWSCharlestonWV: A High Wind Warning is in effect in the higher elevations of Pocahontas and Randolph counties and a Wind Advisory is i…

@crlw3111 | 04:58 PM - 26 Nov 2019

Kanawha County Schools now says three schools are dismissing early due to no power: Horace Mann Middle School, Cham… https://t.co/yyv55xyeGs

@wchs8fox11 | 07:33 AM - 23 Sep 2019

Kanawha County Schools says Horace Mann Middle School and Chamberlain Elementary School dismissing early today due… https://t.co/RJQ4PeX2Ai

@wchs8fox11 | 06:31 AM - 23 Sep 2019

The Office of Disciplinary Counsel is closed today due to a power outage in the area.

@WV_ODC | 06:15 AM - 23 Sep 2019

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@i_am_tim_tam | 09:39 AM - 11 Aug 2019

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@wowk13sports | 07:17 PM - 10 Jun 2019

RT @WVeducation: Come rain, shine or power outages, the Summer Food Service Program Kick-off will go on! Thank you to Elk Center Elementary…

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@WVeducation | 10:07 AM - 10 Jun 2019

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@jdeakin | 09:00 PM - 30 Mar 2019

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@wvsoccer | 01:19 PM - 26 Mar 2019

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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Institute, West Virginia

City	Institute
County	Kanawha
State	West Virginia (WV)
Country	United States
Zip Codes	25112

Power Outage in Institute, WV