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Mount Ayr Power Outages Caused by Weather
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High winds downed numerous trees in Mt. Ayr and Kellerton. Power lines were blown down around the county.
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A very unstable airmass was in place over Iowa during the evening of the 17th. A warm front lifted north into the state. Behind it were dew point temperatures in the upper 70s to mid 80s F. Surface temperatures soared to over 100 degrees over the far southwest corner of the state. Lifted indices were lower than -14 C. with CAPE values measured with the 00 UTC sounding data from Omaha at near 8200 J/kg. Although the freezing level was nearly 16,000 feet, intense storms were able to produce severe hail. Intense thunderstorms developed over east central Nebraska during the mid evening hours. The storms moved east into western Iowa and produced hail and high winds. One inch diameter hail fell on the town of Nodaway in Adams County. The storms continued east, but hail production diminished as they did. The storms became high wind producers as the continued east. Gusts of 60 to 65 MPH swept through Taylor and Ringgold Counties. Both of the counties reported widespread power outages and tree damage. After moving through the Mt Ayr area, the storm weakened and then drifted southeast out of the state.
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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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Mount Ayr, Iowa
| City | Mount Ayr |
| County | Ringgold |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 50854 |
Trees were blown down and power was out.