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Two power poles were snapped three to four feet off the ground and a large cottonwood tree was toppled along State Highway 170 west of the junction with State Highway 120 northwest of Thermopolis. The thunderstorm outflow winds were measured at 63 mph at the Hot Springs County Airport and 74 mph at a mesonet station in Thermopolis.
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Thunderstorms over northern Fremont and western Hot Springs counties generated a nearly 60-mile long eastward-moving outflow boundary. The boundary formed in an environment characterized by large temperature-dew point spreads of 45F to nearly 60F. The resulting damaging wind gusts exceeded 70 mph, which toppled a large cottonwood tree and snapped two power poles in Hot Springs County.
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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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Thermopolis, Wyoming
| City | Thermopolis |
| County | Hot Springs |
| State | Wyoming (WY) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 82443 |
Two power poles were snapped three to four feet off the ground and a large cottonwood tree was toppled along State Highway 170 west of the junction with State Highway 120 northwest of Thermopolis. The thunderstorm outflow winds were measured at 63 mph at the Hot Springs County Airport and 74 mph at a mesonet station in Thermopolis.