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Storms leave thousands without power across W. MI | WOODTV.com Open Navigation Close Navigation
Storms swept through West Michigan Monday afternoon, prompting several severe thunderstorm warnings and tens of thousands of power outages.
People in West Michigan endure second day in extreme heat without power | WWMT
For the second day in a row, people in West Michigan woke up without power and without air conditioning. Severe storms swept through the area Monday night knocking down trees and power lines. The storm came in just before temperatures peaked dangerously high Tuesday and Wednesday. Van Buren county was one of the hardest hit areas. Severe storms:Van Buren County residents brave heat to clean up storm damage. Crews worked to clear trees from roadways and restore power. As of 1 p. m.
Storm causes power outages in Southwest Michigan with high temperatures on the way - mlive.com
Several thousand utility customers lost power with temperatures expected in the low 90s.
PHOTOS: Power outages, road closures due to severe weather
ABC57 News in South Bend, Ind. covers all of Michiana including St. Joseph, Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaPorte and Marshall counties in Indiana and Berrien, Cass, Van Buren and St. Joseph counties in Mich.
Power back for most in Allen County after overnight storms | WANE 15 Open Navigation Close Navigation
It is unclear when power will be restored at this time.
Tens of thousands without power in Ulster County
More than 46,000 utility customers in Ulster County are without power Friday as a massive...
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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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Van Buren, Indiana
| City | Van Buren |
| County | Grant |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 46991 |
The tornado touched down southwest of the intersection of county roads 200 north and 600 east, traveled northeast and lifted near the intersection of county roads 400 north and 800 east. Damage was confined to a house suffering roof damage, several trees and power lines and grain elevator augers being overturned. The tornado crossed Interstate 69, just north of mile marker 66, which resulted in a semi truck being blown off the highway. No injuries were reported with the tornado. Damage was estimated at around $15,000.