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Trees and power lines were blown down in the community as a weak tornado briefly touched down. Dime sized hail was also reported.
Several trees and power lines were blown down by high thunderstorm winds.
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The regulatory body found that large swathes of the U.S. and parts of Canada are at an elevated or high risk of energy shortfalls during the summer's hottest months.
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An ice and snow storm that hit areas from Texas to Ohio will shift to the Northeast on Friday.
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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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River Falls, Alabama
City | River Falls |
County | Covington |
State | Alabama (AL) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 36476 |
Trees and power lines were blown down by thunderstorm winds between River Falls and Andalusia. A shed was hit by lightning and was destroyed by the fire that resulted from the strike.