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Wind gusts estimated to be near 75 mph resulted in a swath of damage from Hardy to Ruskin. At least 4 irrigation pivots were overturned, at least 8 to 10 power poles were damaged or destroyed, and tree limbs as much as 6 to 8 inches in diameter were blown down along this path. In Hardy, a hybrid seed distribution business suffered damage to seed storage tanks.
A tornado south of Ruskin destroyed 5 grain bins and broke several power poles. The damage was strewn over about 2 miles.
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Nicole made landfall just south of Vero Beach as a Category 1 hurricane Thursday morning and has since weakened to a tropical storm.
National Weather Service confirms tornado in south Nebraska
The tornado started northwest of the town and moved southeast for nearly 10 miles, NWS said in its damage survey.
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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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Ruskin, Nebraska
| City | Ruskin |
| County | Nuckolls |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 68974 |
This is a continuation of the tornado that touched down west-northwest of Webber in Jewell County, KS, traveling northeast through the very northwest corner of Republic County, KS, before entering Nebraska near the town of Hardy in Nuckolls County. It continued traveling northeast into Thayer County, lifting northwest of Deshler. This tornado was rated an EF2, with an estimated peak wind speed of 122 MPH. EF2 damage was noted in both Jewell County, KS and Nuckolls County, NE.||Damage along this tornado path included numerous pivots overturned and snapped power poles. There was a large amount of tree damage noted. In addition, in Nuckolls County, grain bins and outbuildings were destroyed. One home sustained chimney and siding damage, while another home lost a large section of its roof.