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Pelkie Power Outages Caused by Weather
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July 18, 2020 - Thunderstorm Wind
Law enforcement and social media photos indicated numerous trees, large branches and power lines down blocking roads in the Pelkie area.
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July 17, 2016 - Thunderstorm Wind
Law enforcement reported downed trees on Froberg Road near Pelkie. Power outages were also reported in Baraga.
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June 21, 2006 - Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and power lines down.
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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.
Pelkie, Michigan
| City | Pelkie |
| County | Houghton |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 49958 |
The observer seven miles northwest of Baraga reported several large red pines and spruce trees down from thunderstorm winds. There were approximately 8 snapped trees and over 15 uprooted trees. Power was also knocked out from the storm from 930 pm EDT on the 25th until 7 am EDT on the 26th.