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A few large tree branches were blown down, causing localized power outages.
Large trees up to 8 inches in diameter were blown down across a driveway. A nearby corn crop was also flattened. The Waskish AWOS was knocked off-line due to a power outage, so its wind statistics were unavailable.
Powerlines and trees were blown down.
Powerlines were blown down in downtown Waskish.
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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.
Waskish, Minnesota
| City | Waskish |
| County | Beltrami |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 56685 |
Several large pine and poplar trees were snapped or uprooted along Highway 72, near Waskish. Time estimated based on radar and the power outage at the Waskish Airport weather station.