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Thunderstorm winds created a huge dust storm that affected much of the Yuma area with near zero visibility. Wind speeds were estimated to be over 60 mph, with consderable damage to property. At least one home was damaged, with trees and power lines downed by strong winds. During the peak of the storm, 5,200 customers were without power. The Yuma airport recorded a peak gust of 48 mph just before 5 PM.
Somerton police reported power lines down due to very strong winds from thunderstorms. At the peak of the storm, between 2,500 and 3,000 APS customers were without power. A large tree in the 3300 block of 15th Avenue in The Dunes subdivision was knocked down. Power outages were also reported on the Cocopah Reservation at County 18th Street and Avenue D and in the north end of the city of Yuma.
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The Imperial Irrigation District has announced that there are power outages affecting customers in the Imperial Valley.
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Regionally we have been affected by this excessive heat- a county in Arizona is under a state of emergency after weekend monsoon storms left residents in the area without power Tuesday.
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Somerton residents wake up to power outages Wednesday morning.
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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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Somerton, Arizona
| City | Somerton |
| County | Yuma |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 85350 |
A trained weather spotter reported that an unknown number of power poles were down due to severe thunderstorms. Timing was estimated from radar and the APS outage map. Radar estimated winds between 50-60 mph in the area. No injuries were reported.