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Lightning struck a home on Bay Front Drive on Tilghman Island and started a fire on the morning of the 12th. It took firefighters about 20 minutes to extinguish the blaze. Damage was estimated at $5,300. The thunderstorm complex was a prolific lightning producer through Maryland. Lightning rates as it moved across the Eastern Shore were around 1,000 cloud-to-ground strokes per hour. About 800 homes and businesses lost power in Talbot County. Outages were reported on Tilghman Island in Tilghman, Sherwood and Wittman. Other outages in Talbot County were reported in Saint Michaels, Neavitt, Bozman and Trappe. All power was restored by 4 pm EDT on the afternoon of the 12th.
Severe storms knocked down several trees, tree limbs, poles and wires in western Talbot County. About 370 Delmarva Power and Light customers lost power. Wind damage was reported in Bozman, Easton, Saint Michaels and Tilghman.
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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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Tilghman, Maryland
| City | Tilghman |
| County | Talbot |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 21671 |
Several power lines down on Tilghman Island resulting in power outages. Utility crews are responding to the area. Time estimated from radar.