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Murdo Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Seventy mph winds downed several power lines in Murdo.
High winds blew over some power poles and also blew the roof off a grain bin.
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A fire ignited about 6 miles northwest of Okaton in Jones County during the afternoon on March 29th. Critical fire weather conditions were in place across the region given the very low relative humidity and strong winds. Though the fire initially spread east-northeast due to westerly winds, a passing cold front shifted winds to the northwest and thus the fire's propagation to the southeast. A dramatic increase in winds with gusts to around 60 mph during this time led to the development of a large, wind-driven fire which eventually reached and passed over Interstate-90. The interstate was closed from 3 to 6 pm as a result. A total of around 9,500 acres of grassland were burned, per the Great Plains Fire Information Center. Over 100 customers lost power during the fire and high winds.
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“Right now we have 53 transmission line poles down and that’s kind of the backline of our entire service territory,” said Tucker.
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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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Murdo, South Dakota
| City | Murdo |
| County | Jones |
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 57559 |
Ninety mph winds flipped over a semi-trailer and small cargo trailer. The winds also downed power lines and damaged numerous billboards and road signs.