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A mix of snow and freezing rain resulted in significant winter weather impacts during the pre-Thanksgiving holiday travel. These included multiple vehicle accidents, road closures, downed trees/wires and power outages. Snow accumulations by mid-day on the 26th averaged between 1 and 3 inches, followed by a prolonged period of moderate to heavy freezing rain with ice accretion between 0.25 and 0.50 inch by nightfall.
Elk County emergency management (via PEMA) reported trees down county-wide as a result of high winds. Approximately 200 residents lost power as several trees came down on power lines.
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Allentown weather: More storms tonight, tornado watch for Pa.
Heavy rain, thunderstorms and lightning Thursday morning are moving through the Lehigh Valley, causing 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.
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Ridgway, Pennsylvania
| City | Ridgway |
| County | Elk |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 15853 |
Non-thunderstorm wind gusts near 60 mph were observed across Elk County from February 24-25, 2019. A tree and power lines fell onto a road near Byrnedale.