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May 11, 2016 - Lightning
Lightning struck a 100 foot tall pine tree and blew it into pieces. A large front window of a house was broken. Two other houses and a few vehicles were also damaged. The lightning strike also blew a water line out of the ground and damaged a transformer on the closest power pole.
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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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Lanark, West Virginia
| City | Lanark |
| County | Raleigh |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 25860 |
Thunderstorm winds caused downed trees and power lines along Stanaford Road, with about 500 folks without power. Nearby, at the Beckley airport, the ASOS also had a 50 knot gusts.