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Muskegon Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Downed tree limbs and power lines and widespread power outages occurred due to wind gusts of up to around 60 mph.
Up to three quarters of an inch of freezing rain resulted in numerous downed trees, limbs, power lines and widespread power outages.
Several trees and power lines were blown down across portions of Muskegon county.
An inch to two inches of sleet was reported. The combination of heavy sleet and strong winds caused power outages.
Severe thunderstorm wind gusts brought down several trees and power lines near Muskegon. A measured wind gust to 61 mph was reported.
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A round of strong to severe thunderstorms resulted in several reports of wind damage. The most widespread damage occurred across Lake county, where at least 50 to 60 trees were blown down and at least three quarters of the county lost power after the storms.
Severe thunderstorm wind gusts brought down numerous trees and power lines across portions of Muskegon county.
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50 mph wind gusts could cause power outages, dangerous driving conditions
High winds, with gusts of up to 50 mph, could cause power outages and dangerous driving conditions for much of central and southeast Michigan.
Service restored after water main break in NE Grand Rapids | WOODTV.com Open Navigation Close Navigation
There was a water outage on Grand Rapids’ northwest side Thursday due to a water main break, the city says.
State agency calls audit of power outage response | WOODTV.com Open Navigation Close Navigation
A state agency will now require Consumers Energy and DTE to report how they are managing power outages and educating the public on downed power lines.
About 30 residents and 10 Consumers Energy officials attended a community meeting at Plymouth Park in Midland to discuss the reason for numerous recent power outages and what the company is doing about the problem.
Ward 4 Councilwoman Diane Brown Wilhelm and Ward 5 Councilman Marty Wazbinski hosted the meeting; their wards have been especially hard hit by outages.
Power outages reported in Bay County after severe storms - mlive.com
The power outage closed the Bay County Court Facility at 1230 Washington Avenue in downtown Bay City for the remainder of the day.
3 Grand Rapids schools close early after power outage - mlive.com
The outages are on Grand Rapids' West Side
Squirrels: How often do they cause power outages? | WOODTV.com Open Navigation Close Navigation
More than 10,000 Virginians lost power Wednesday in Virginia Beach after a squirrel got into a substation.
Car crash leads to Saginaw power outage, canceling classes at Arthur Hill High School - mlive.com
Power was restored at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 1.
Schools adapt, businesses close as Dexter still waits for the lights to come on - mlive.com
A school open house happened by flashlight and glow sticks, and stoplights ran on generators as outages continued on Thursday, Sept. 1.
Power outage cancels classes for Columbia students on Tuesday, Aug. 30 - mlive.com
Monday night's storms knocked out power to a building, Superintendent Pam Campbell said.
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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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Muskegon, Michigan
City | Muskegon |
County | Muskegon |
State | Michigan (MI) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 49440, 49441, 49442, 49443, 49444, 49445 |
Power out at 765 North Peterson Road, Muskegon Mi 49445