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Watson Power Outages Caused by Weather
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One house was destroyed, and a house and business sustained major damage. Trees and power lines were blown down. Power was knocked out to the entire town.
News
Coleman Elementary in Pine Bluff released early due to power outage
Students at Coleman Elementary in the Watson Chapel School District were released from school just minutes after classes began Thursday, due to a power outage.
Squirrels: How often do they cause power outages? | KNWA FOX24 Open Navigation Close Navigation
More than 10,000 Virginians lost power Wednesday in Virginia Beach after a squirrel got into a substation.
Six Flags Great Adventure closed during power outage
Hurricane Harbor and Wild Safari are operating as scheduled, according to a Six Flags spokeswoman.
Many without power in River Valley, crews still working Open Navigation Close Navigation
RIVER VALLEY, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — UPDATE: As of 9 p.m., OG&E 250 customers do not have service. It is expected to be restored “no later than 3 p.m. Saturday,” according to a press release. The customers without service are primarily in the Poteau area. RIVER VALLEY, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — UPDATE: As of 12 p.m., OG&E […]
Strong winds leave damage, power outages in Paris, Arkansas Open Navigation Close Navigation
A severe storm with damaging winds impacted Paris, Arkansas on Sunday, July 18 leaving behind downed trees, downed power lines, and a severely damaged electrical system.
UPDATE: More than 22,000 Ozarks Electric customers lose power Open Navigation Close Navigation
More than 12,000 Ozarks Electric customers are without power on July 14.
OG&E issues update on OK/River Valley power outages Open Navigation Close Navigation
Severe weather impacted OG&E' electric company's coverage area Friday morning leaving several power outages as well as wind and tree damage.
Fayetteville power outage restored after affecting traffic signals, causing hazards Open Navigation Close Navigation
Just before 5 p.m. on June 7, the Fayetteville Police Department reported that multiple power outages in the city are affecting traffic signals and causing potential hazards.
Power outage affecting polling location, election headquarters in Fayetteville Open Navigation Close Navigation
A power outage at the Washington County Courthouse could be impacting polling locations.
OG&E reports multiple power outages in River Valley Open Navigation Close Navigation
OG&E Energy Corp announced as of 8 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, approximately 1,500 customers are without service primarily in the Fort Smith, Ark. area and western portions of the Oklahoma City metro.
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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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Watson, Arkansas
| City | Watson |
| County | Desha |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 71674 |
Power lines were downed along Hwy 1 at Watson.