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Strong storms cause power outages, downed trees across central Alabama | WBMA
Alabama Power was reporting more than 40,000 outages due to strong storms moving through central Alabama on Thursday night.
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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.
Shannon, Alabama
| City | Shannon |
| County | Jefferson |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 35142 |
Went off at 4:11 PM and still off at 8:52 PM.
Power was out for 2-3 minutes. Blinked on for second went out again for minute then came back on.