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Members of the general public observed ice accumulations from freezing rain of 0.30 inches in thickness across portions of Craig County, including around the communities of New Castle and Sinking Creek. Sleet accumulations of 0.8 to 0.9 inches were also observed in these same communities. Key impacts: power outages; hazardous travel conditions; tree damage; schools closed.
Winds blew at least five trees and one power line down in the county. One of the downed trees fell on a vehicle. Damage values are estimated.
Numerous trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds across Craig County with many power outages reported.
Numerous trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds across Craig County with many power outages reported.
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Crews are expected to work throughout the night to continue restoring power to Danville and surrounding areas.
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Ian's wake; Mostly trees down and power outages locally
Trees and limbs were down across Cabarrus County and the Piedmont as then-Tropical Storm Ian moved through the area. Several power outages were reported. The storm brought heavy winds and
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Employees on-site told the Review they heard what sounded like an explosion moments after the outage. Employees were subsequently taken to Eastman's "Safe Haven" location within the facility.
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Much of the U.S. could be due for blackouts this summer as policymakers rush power plants offline in a bid to switch to renewable energy sources such as wind and solar.
Confirmed tornado damages 16 homes in Goochland County, power outages continue | WRIC ABC 8News Open Navigation Close Navigation
The preliminary storm report by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Wakefield shows a tornado likely occurred at 7:47 p.m. northwest of Irwin. Survey shows widespread, uprooted and snapped trees on Rock Castle and Old Stage Roads. Sixteen homes were damages with widespread power outages. NWS estimates a width of 100 yards with a wind speed of 90 miles per hour.
CPS power outages down from 4,700 to under 700 customers
The causes for outages have been trees wrapped in power lines and pole fires, the utility said.
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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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New Castle, Virginia
| City | New Castle |
| County | Craig |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 24127 |
Snowfall reports from trained spotters and the public were five inches inches near Simmonsville, Paint Bank, and New Castle. Power outages were observed in a few parts of the county. Key Impacts: Power outages, snow covered roads, travel delays.