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A semi truck was blown over on I-40, and several power poles and lines were also blown down and blocked I-40 in both directions. Several palm trees were blown down, and there was minor roof damage to a business.
Thunderstorm winds blew the roofs off two restaurants, damaged several roofs of homes, blew down some signs and at least 50 power poles, and blew down several trees in and around Needles. One person was injured when a roof collapsed.
Several large pine trees and power poles were blown down. One house had roof damage, and the Needles Movie Theater had its roof completely blown off.
Thunderstorm winds blew down trees, power lines, storm gutters, signs, and a circus tent, and ripped off a sheet metal roof. Trained spotters and law enforcement contributed reports, and the Needles ASOS reported a peak gust of 57 knots.
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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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Needles, California
| City | Needles |
| County | San Bernardino |
| State | California (CA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 92363 |
Thunderstorm winds blew down power lines and large trees.