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Dispatch reported power lines blown down near the Intersection of Washington Avenue and Elm Street. Time of based on radar imagery.
A power line was down on the Jacksonville north side.
A Tampa Electric Power Company representative reported that thunderstorm winds downed a few large trees and several large limbs from Riverview north to Seffner.
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Nearly 509,000 customers were without power across the area as of 4 a.m. Thursday.
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PHOTOS: Thunderstorm downs trees, causes outages in Kankakee | Local News | daily-journal.com
Thunderstorms swept through Kankakee early Wednesday afternoon and caused power outages in downtown Kankakee. High speed winds brought down trees on city streets.
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Strong storms Saturday bring gusty winds and minor damage Newspaper icon Email Plus Outline icon My Account icon
Wind gusts reached around 50 to 55 mph during the storm, according to the National Weather Service.
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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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Riverview, Florida
| City | Riverview |
| County | Hillsborough |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 33568, 33569, 33578, 33579 |
Power went out over 20 minutes now.
Saturday night June 8 /19 everything was good , 2:00 am in the morning I was gasping for air my CPAP machine had stopped, it lasted roughly 10/ 20 seconds , Sunday morning we were having our coffee and turned on the news , but the TV was dead , I contacted TECO for a claim form sent it in with necessary documentation , and received a not responsible form letter back [email protected]