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A tornado wrapped in heavy rain and damaging downburst winds tracked across southern Wadena and Aldrich townships. The tornado tore down four sets of H-pole high voltage power poles and demolished outbuildings and a storage barn at the England Prairie Pioneer Farms. The tornado also demolished a silo and ripped through sections of center pivot irrigation systems at multiple locations. Peak winds were estimated at 120 mph.
Trees were uprooted by the strong wind and 2 fell on a house. Trees also fell on power lines and blocked city streets.
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Damaging storms leave thousands without power - Brainerd Dispatch | News, weather, sports from Brainerd and Baxter
Strong winds, heavy rain and a reported tornado were all part of Memorial Day storms that tracked across the state, with many downed trees and thousands left without power.
Minnesota Power responds after tornado, severe storms hit region - Brainerd Dispatch | News, weather, sports from Brainerd and Baxter
Early damage assessment indicates restoration will be a multi-day event.
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Many in the Valley are dealing with the destruction the strong winds caused overnight.
Wadena County declares natural disaster following Thursday night's severe storm - Wadena Pioneer Journal | News, weather, sports from Wadena Minnesota
Verndale area saw brunt of damage with 94 mph winds reported. Power lines are still down and people are encouraged to stay away from these areas.
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Wind gusts as high as 94 mph were recorded.
Strong winds leave destruction on way through central Minnesota Thursday night - Wadena Pioneer Journal | News, weather, sports from Wadena Minnesota
The first round of severe weather struck Verndale around 8 p.m. A tornado watch remains in effect until midnight Thursday.
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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);
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- Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.
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- 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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Verndale, Minnesota
| City | Verndale |
| County | Wadena |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 56481 |
This tornado crossed from far northwest Todd County around 7:52 pm, about 2.5 miles southwest of Verndale, MN. It tracked to the north until 8:11 pm where it lifted 5.5 miles east southeast of Sebeka, MN. It caused extreme damage which included numerous snapped power poles and numerous trees which were snapped or uprooted. Extensive damage was noted to farm buildings which had steel roofing and sidewall panels torn off, and turnkey barns and other industrial buildings lost roofing material. Peak winds estimated to 115 mph, with a maximum width of 500 yards.