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Six trees and one power line were downed by thunderstorm winds.
A cluster of severe thunderstorms over western Wythe County produced numerous pockets of wind damage. Several homes sustained shingle damage and one had a roof blown off along Old Stage Road. In addition, two persons were injured by falling tree branches near Rural Retreat Lake. Several trees were blown down at the lake and a roof blown off a concession stand. Additional damage was reported in Rural Retreat and Speedwell. In the northwest part of the county, areas around the country club and Stony Fork were damaged. In eastern Wythe County, Ivanhoe sustained damage.|The area around the Wytheville Golf and Country Club on Highway 11 was also hit hard with fallen trees and power lines along the road near the West End Cemetery.|Mountain Empire Airport (KMKJ) had 68 mph wind gust at 11:14 AM from this storm.
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Power is still out for over half of residents in Louisa County, over three days since a winter storm dumped nearly a foot of snow on parts of the rural county.
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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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Rural Retreat, Virginia
| City | Rural Retreat |
| County | Wythe |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 24368 |
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