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Tornado developed a few miles east northeast of Palmer and moved northeast to north for the entire path. The tornado destroyed a farm buildings and also snapped several power poles producing the EF2 rating. Otherwise, much of the path was in rural cropland with a large dust cloud enveloping the tornado for much of its life.
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Severe thunderstorm leave thousands in Lansing area without electricity
Storms swept across southern Michigan Monday, downing trees and utility lines and leaving more than 15,000 Lansing area customers without power.
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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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Palmer, Iowa
| City | Palmer |
| County | Pocahontas |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 50571 |
Been out for an hour now here in palmer
Been out since 4am. Posting at 3:25pm.
N. Sherman Palmer No power since 3 am
N. Sherman Palmer No power since 3 am
My power been out since 3am. I' m 68 yrs old. Oncor line busy