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Midway Co-op lost five 9,500 bushel grain bins due to microburst winds. The grain bins were blown into adjacent power lines as well as one power pole possessing a transformer, severing power to Luray for approximately 4 hours. Two light towers at Luray-Lucas High School were toppled as was one utility pole adjacent to Luray-Lucas Elementary. The microburst winds caused damage to many roofs and broke windows. Many vehicles sustained damage from blowing sand, gravel, and debris. (Report courtesy of Russell County News and Lucas-Sylvan News.)
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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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Luray, Kansas
| City | Luray |
| County | Russell |
| State | Kansas (KS) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 67649 |
Estimated 70 to 80 mph winds produced widespread damage in and around the Luray area. A church limestone steeple was badly damaged, a fertilizer conveyer at the COOP was blown over, an awning was blown off a business, several trees and tree limbs of various sizes were downed, and some power lines were downed, one of which fell on a house.