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Punxsutawney Power Outages Caused by Weather
Events
High wind gusts accompanied a strong low pressure system on December 23rd and continue into December 24th. Measured wind gusts across western PA ranged between 40 to 55mph, sustain winds exceed 35mph. Isolated power outages occurred.
Numerous trees and power lines were reported down.
A local 911 Call Center reports several trees and power lines down in the city of Punxsutawney.
A local 911 Call Center reported multiple trees reported down on power lines in the area of Young Township.
The highest measured gust was 55 MPH at DuBois Airport at 9:59 AM. The county emergency manager reported that there were widespread incidents of downed trees and power lines across the county.
Episodes
A microburst, with maximum wind 65 mph (57 kt), struck Hormtown about noon EDT, and ended near Allens Mills. Hundreds of trees were toppled or snapped. Several trees fell onto homes. Roof blown off one mobile home. In Washington Twp, trees and power lines were blown down along Interstate 80 near Airport Rd in Hormtown. Four homes damaged in this area. In Winslow Twp, trees and power lines were down in the Deemers Crossroad area along Rte 322. Length of damage about 3 miles. Maximum width about a quarter mile. (Same storm came from Smicksburg in Indiana County Pa.)
Three separate waves of thunderstorms passed through Brookville during the afternoon and evening hours of the 16th. Strong straight-line winds from these storms downed several trees and power lines across the city.
News
Punxsy council approves Halloween plans | News | punxsutawneyspirit.com
PUNXSUTAWNEY — Punxsutawney Borough Council approved plans for Halloween and trick-or-treat at Monday’s meeting.
Groundhog Day: Punxsutawney Phil sees shadow; 6 more weeks of winter
Punxsutawney Phil popped his head out at Gobbler's Knob on Wednesday, Feb. 2, predicting six more weeks of winter after seeing his shadow.
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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.
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- 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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Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
| City | Punxsutawney |
| County | Jefferson |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 15767 |
This is bullshit
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Yes we have no power for the whole city block and we don't know what time power will be be activated we cannot cook or do nothing have no power
No power Tuesday 8/18/2020