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Most Habitable Homes in Florida Should Get Power Restored by End of Week, FPL Says
Nearly a week after Hurricane Ian smashed into Florida and carved a path of destruction that reached into the Carolinas, hundreds of thousands of Florida
Ian leaves power outages and flooding in Hampton Roads
Though there was a "lull" in the weather Saturday, the National Weather Service said winds of over 40 miles an hour will hit the region Sunday afternoon.
UPDATE: Strong storm races through Richmond area causing damage, power outages
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Richmond was issued at 3:09 p.m. from the National Weather Service office in Wakefield. Unlike most Severe Thunderstorm Warnings, this came with a special tag,
Confirmed tornado damages 16 homes in Goochland County, power outages continue | WRIC ABC 8News Open Navigation Close Navigation
The preliminary storm report by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Wakefield shows a tornado likely occurred at 7:47 p.m. northwest of Irwin. Survey shows widespread, uprooted and snapped trees on Rock Castle and Old Stage Roads. Sixteen homes were damages with widespread power outages. NWS estimates a width of 100 yards with a wind speed of 90 miles per hour.
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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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Wakefield, Virginia
| City | Wakefield |
| County | Sussex |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 23888 |
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