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Kirkwood Power Outages Caused by Weather
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An EF2 tornado with maximum wind estimated at 120 MPH touched down 2.6 miles east of Kirkwood, IL. The tornado traveled approximately 1.7 miles and lifted 3.2 miles southwest of Monmouth, IL. The maximum path width was about 300 yards. Along the path, the tornado destroyed a grain bin and a cattle barn at Shauman's Corner about 6.4 miles southwest of Monmouth on US 34. Power poles were also snapped.
Trees down on U.S. 34. Power out.
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Strong storms causing damage, power outages across St. Louis area | ksdk.com
Thousands of people in Missouri and Illinois are without power, and strong winds and heavy rain are causing damage around the St. Louis area.
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Ten of thousands are without power Friday morning in Missouri and Illinois as severe weather leads to various outages around the St. Louis region.
Strong storms leave damage across St. Louis area | ksdk.com
A strong line of storms blew through the St. Louis area Thursday afternoon leaving damage across the area.
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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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Kirkwood, Illinois
| City | Kirkwood |
| County | Warren |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 61447 |
Three inch tree limbs and power poles broken. Report received from MPing.