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Eighty mph winds destroyed or damaged many grain bins and caused damage to several other buildings in and around Presho. A large sign, twenty power poles, along with many trees were downed in Presho. There were also several broken house and car windows from hail and high winds.
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A stormy start to the weekend has led to power outages across parts of western South Dakota.
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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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Presho, South Dakota
| City | Presho |
| County | Lyman |
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 57568 |
Eighty mph winds downed several grain bins along with knocking a few semis off of Interstate-90. The winds also downed some power lines and poles along with destroying a hanger. The two planes in the hanger were damaged.