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According to a local storm chaser, strong thunderstorm microburst winds estimated to be in excess of 50 knots knocked down 20 power poles approximately 4 miles west of Sacaton.
Winds gusted to 60 mph and blew down several power lines.
Damage from strong winds extended over a large area of north central and northwest Pinal County. Trees were uprooted in Coolidge and homes were damaged in Florence. Winds were clocked at 55 mph on an automatic weather station 20 miles south of Queen Creek. A spotter reported two roofs ripped off maintenance buildings at the Sacaton Middle School, where winds were estimated as high as 80 mph. Another spotter driving along I-10 near Casa Grande reported freeway signs blown down as dense blowing dust hit the area. A power pole was also blown down across McCartney Road just south of Casa Grande. Eight mature trees were uprooted at the Central Arizona College with power and telephone outages lasting into Wednesday morning.
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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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Sacaton, Arizona
| City | Sacaton |
| County | Pinal |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 85147 |
Isolated to scattered thunderstorms developed across portions of the greater Phoenix area, including area to the southeast of Phoenix, during the afternoon hours on July 30th. Some of the stronger storms generated powerful outflow winds estimated to be in excess of 60 mph. According to a trained weather spotter located 1 miles south of the town of Sacaton, outflow winds estimated at least as high as 65 mph knocked over small trees near Ocotillo Road and See Farm Road. Limbs were torn off of other trees, and metal sheeting was blown off of some carport roofs in the area. No injuries were reported due to the damage.