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Near Zion, a microburst containing estimated winds near 85 mph occurred along Highway 351. One pole barn was destroyed, and one garage was damaged. The house sustained damage to porch columns, and two windows were broken. Several large trees were downed or uprooted. The damage area was about one-half mile long and one-quarter mile wide. At Spottsville, a trained spotter estimated wind gusts were near 65 mph. Emergency managers reported many trees and limbs down at unspecified locations across the county, causing roadway blockages and some spotty power outages.
A wind gust to 68 mph was measured along Highway 60 near Spottsville. At the Henderson airport, the peak wind gust was 60 mph. There were power outages and numerous trees down in Henderson.
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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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Spottsville, Kentucky
City | Spottsville |
County | Henderson |
State | Kentucky (KY) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 42458 |
Four power poles were down on U.S. Highway 60 on the west side of Reed. Highway 60 was closed for several hours. A tree was down a couple miles southwest of Spottsville.