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Several large trees, some over two feet in diameter, were blown down across the a large portion of St. Cloud, Minnesota. Some of the trees were entirely uprooted, and power was out in parts of St. Cloud.
Power lines and multiple trees downed.
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The power outage lasted just over an hour.
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Wind gusts as high as 94 mph were recorded.
Update: Power Restored to St. Cloud Area Xcel Customers
There was a widespread power outage in the St. Cloud Metro area.
Power Outage Affects 3,700 Customers in St. Cloud | KNSI
UPDATE: 10:00 am - Xcel Energy says it was a lightning strike that caused a power outage in St. Cloud on Monda...
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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.
Waite Park, Minnesota
| City | Waite Park |
| County | Stearns |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 56387, 56388 |
Numerous trees and power lines were blown down, including one tree on a house.