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NWS employee reported a power outage, and tree limbs 5 to 6 inches in diameter broke off. Estimated winds of 50 mph.
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Winter weather whips western Montana | Montana News | montanarightnow.com
Wednesday brought colder conditions along with some snow to higher elevations, and meteorologists are predicting extremely chilly weather next week.
Friday Lightning Storm Sparks Fires in Lolo National Forest
Due to severe thunderstorms and lightning across the Lolo National Forest, firefighters were actively responding to multiple smoke reports.
Fire starts in the Rattlesnake, causes power outages | KECI
Missoula City Fire Department responded to a report of a fire in the upper Rattlesnake, north of Duncan Drive near Rattlesnake Creek Sunday afternoon.
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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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Lolo, Montana
| City | Lolo |
| County | Missoula |
| State | Montana (MT) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 59847 |
The Missoula dispatch reported a lot of tree limbs down around town with numerous power lines down. A couple of lightning strikes started fires with one strike to a house in Missoula and a field in Florence. A private weather sensor located southeast of Lolo recorded a wind gust to 60 mph ahead of the main thunderstorm cells.