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Wellpinit Power Outages Caused by Weather
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A strong gust front associated with a thunderstorm squall resulted in numerous trees and power lines downed throughout the county. Over 400 power outages were reported within the communities of Ford, Fruitland, Clayton, and Colville. The Midnite Mine RAWS located six miles northwest of Wellpinit clocked a wind gust of 57 mph. A DOT sensor located one mile west of Suncrest clocked a wind gust of 55 mph. Both sensors experience some degree of sheltering. One tree did fall on a house but the exact location is unknown.
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Isolated tree damage and scattered power outages are possible.
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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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Wellpinit, Washington
| City | Wellpinit |
| County | Stevens |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 99040 |
Wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph crossed into southern Stevens County resulting in isolated downed trees and power outages. The storm weakened while crossing into central sections of the county.