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The Oglethorpe County Emergency Manager reported multiple trees and power lines blown down across the northeastern portion of the county from around the Vesta Baptist Church to Lexington.
The Oglethorpe County Emergency Manager reported trees and power lines blown down from Maxeys to Lexington. Locations include Union Point Road in Maxeys and Upson Court in Lexington.
The Oglethorpe county 911 center reported that some trees and power lines were blown down. There were a number of funnel cloud sightings in the county, but no tornado touchdowns were reported.
The Athens Daily News reported that several trees were blown down in the county, mainly near U.S. Highway 78. The downed trees also knocked down several power lines. At least two trees were blown down on U.S. Highway 78.
The Oglethorpe County 911 center reported that a few trees and power lines were down along Georgia Highway 77 North, Elberton Road, near Lexington. Other power lines and several trees were also down near Stephens.
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WKYT team coverage of road conditions & power outages Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
The WKYT team is once again spread out across the commonwealth to bring you updates on road conditions and power outages
Power outages in Clarke, Oconee Northeast GA from high winds
High winds during the predawn hours Monday knocked out power for more than 1,840 Georgia Power customers in Oconee County and another 1,252 in Clarke.
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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.
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Lexington, Georgia
| City | Lexington |
| County | Oglethorpe |
| State | Georgia (GA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 30648 |
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