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Trained spotter reported a downed power pole and a few large tree branches, about 6 inches in diameter, snapped.
Ten power poles that were only 1-2 years old were snapped by the powerful thunderstorm winds.
Six power poles and lines were downed in this area. Wind speeds estimated on other damage in the area and the EF Scale Toolkit.
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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.
Lambert, Montana
| City | Lambert |
| County | Richland |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 59243 |
Numerous power line poles were snapped at their bases, from County Road 201 southward on County Road 328 for a distance of up to 6 miles. Only a few poles were snapped about a third of the way up.