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Power lines were knocked down along State Highway 77 at the border of Washburn and Burnett Counties.
Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the county.
Buildings were destroyed and power lines were blown down. The wind speed is estimated.
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Strong to severe thunderstorms developed across much of northwest Wisconsin as a cold front pushed through the area. Wind damage occurred with some of these storms, with wind speeds over 60 mph. Power was lost to about 10,000 customers.
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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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Spooner, Wisconsin
City | Spooner |
County | Washburn |
State | Wisconsin (WI) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 54801 |
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