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This tornado was partially engulfed in downburst winds and hail along its nearly 20 mile path. Large wooden power poles were snapped, roofing was stripped off of homes, steel pole sheds were totally dismantled, numerous steel grain bins were crushed, and large metal segments were carried for a mile or more downwind. Bean and grain fields were completely stripped. Peak winds were estimated at 120 mph.
The tornado tracked from two miles north-northwest of Union, through town, and to about one mile south of Union. The tornado snapped numerous cottonwood and oak trees along its path. It also snapped one power pole and twisted a road sign. Peak wind speeds were estimated at 100 mph.
Power poles were snapped off and power lines were down. Numerous trees were uprooted or snapped off. The town elevator was also damaged.
Scattered power outages were reported.
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A strong upper level disturbance combined with an inverted trough at the surface to produce heavy snow across northeast North Dakota. The event began as light rain, then changed over to snow as cold air was drawn into the system. The heavy, wet snow broke some tree branches and resulted in scattered power outages. Rural schools northeast of Devils Lake closed on the 27th. An unofficial report of 12 inches of snow was received from Edinburg, and was the highest amount recorded. Otherwise, 6 to 8 inches of snow were common throughout the warning 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.
Langdon, North Dakota
| City | Langdon |
| County | Cavalier |
| State | North Dakota (ND) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 58249 |
A weak tornado blew the doors off a seed company elevator and spread door and roof panels around the grounds in a circular pattern. Further downstream, the tornado snapped 6 power poles along 96th avenue northeast, a quarter mile east of highway 1. Peak winds were estimated at 105 mph.