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Bow echo entered Louisa County from Henry County and affected mainly the southern part of the county before crossing the Mississippi River into Illinois. Trees and power poles down were the primary damage but several homes and buildings were damaged by falling trees, had shingles removed, or suffered partial roof failure. A car dealership under construction at the junction of U.S. 61 and highway 78 was destroyed or 4.2 miles east of Morning Sun. Pictures indicate all the debris laying in one direction. However, the manager of a nearby convenience store reported seeing a funnel. Radar data is in conclusive but the location is on the leading edge of the squall line and is likely a gustnado. Based on radar, the following times are established (all CST); Morning Sun 1138-1148, 4.2E of Morning Sun 1143-1153, Oakville 1147-1157.
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Cuba without power after Hurricane Ian knocks out grid | weareiowa.com
Hurricane Ian knocked out power across all of Cuba and devastated some of the country’s most important tobacco farms Tuesday.
Ottumwa residents picking up the pieces after powerful windstorm | KTVO
Clean up crews could be spotted at multiple locations across Wapello County Thursday. Winds up to 80 miles per hour hit Ottumwa Wednesday night. Damages included fallen trees and powerlines that led to mass power outages. More than 4,000 Wapello County residents reported losing power Wednesday night. Sandy Turner and her husband were visiting from California when the storm wiped out their electricity. “This was my first time hearing a siren and it was pretty scary,
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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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Wapello, Iowa
| City | Wapello |
| County | Louisa |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 52653 |
A power company repair main confirmed that thunderstorm snapped off two power poles. No other damage was found. Time of the event was estimated using radar.