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Kennewick Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Few power lines down and limbs on power lines. Power out until Friday morning for for some customers in the county.
Numerous trees and powerlines down, some on houses and cars.
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High wind gusts from a thunderstorm estimated at 58 MPH knocked down power lines in Kennewick.
News
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RICHLAND, Wash.-
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Late Sunday night, a car carrying two persons slammed into a power pole on Stevens Drive, downing lines and knocking out power for much of north Richland.
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BENTON COUNTY, Wash. —
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Large fire off I-182 East and Queensgate Dr. spreading close to homes | News | nbcrightnow.com
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Car collides with transformer, causes power outage | News | nbcrightnow.com
RICHLAND, Wash. - One car rammed into a transformer around Leslie Road and Mountain View Lane around 8:30 p.m. on August 12, causing a power outage in the area, according
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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.
Kennewick, Washington
| City | Kennewick |
| County | Benton |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 99336, 99337, 99338 |
Weather station measured a wind gust of 62 mph. Power went out at 715 pm. Wind blew down tree limbs 4 to 5 inches in diameter.