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Omak Power Outages Caused by Weather
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IMET stationed in Nespelem Fire Camp received winds between 50 and 60 mph along with blowing dust. The winds knocked trees down, tossed boxes, tents, tarps, and signs around fire camp. Several porta potties were knocked down as well. The storm weakened as it reached Brewster, Okanogan, and Omak. These areas received wind gusts near 35 mph which blew down small branches causing some isolated power outages in the community of Twisp.
Trees and power lines were blown down from thunderstorm winds across portions of Nespelem.
Numerous trees and power lines were downed within and around Coulee City. Downed trees blocked roads, damaged vehicles, boat trailers, street signs, and homes. A large tree fell across State Route 155 closing the highway for over three hours. The roof was partially torn off at the Coulee Dam Casino. Several signs were also damaged at the casino. Due to the roof damage, moderate rains trailing behind the wind resulted in water damage to portions of the casino and offices. The Spring Canyon RAWS located three miles southeast of Coulee Dam clocked a wind gust of 65 miles per hour.
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The early morning high wind event on August 16 blew over dozens of power lines. The downed power lines, dry fuels and high wind then contributed to several wildfires. The largest of these was the Haley Creek fire, located about 8 miles south of Omak on the Colville Indian Reservation. It grew to 193 acres and destroyed four structures, including two residences.
News
Ice prompts school closures and delays for Tuesday near Spokane | krem.com
Several districts near Spokane, including Mead and West Valley, delayed school. Temperatures well below freezing have turned many side roads into sheets of ice.
More than 40K still without power; some areas could see light snow - MyNorthwest.com
After heavy rain and high winds arrived in Western Washington, several areas are still dealing with power outages.
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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.
Omak, Washington
| City | Omak |
| County | Okanogan |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 98841 |
Heavy rain over the Walker Creek Burn Scar created a debris flow. The radar estimated precipitation rates of 2-3.5 inches were observed close to the location of flash flooding on Bonaparte Lake Road. Three homes and several vehicles were damaged. Power outage lasted around 4 hours.