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South Dakota storm, damage updates Friday after derecho and haboob
Storms hit Sioux Falls and parts of South Dakota Thursday, with damaging winds a haboob and a derecho. Here's what we know Friday.
Severe weather hits South Dakota, killing 2. Here's how storm happened
Straight-lined winds and reports of tornadoes hammered southeastern South Dakota on Thursday night, causing widespread damage across several communities and counties.
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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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Wentworth, South Dakota
| City | Wentworth |
| County | Lake |
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 57075 |
Thunderstorm winds caused widespread tree damage, including several trees uprooted or flattened, and others snapped a few feet above the ground. The winds also destroyed a 60 foot by 90 foot shed. Several homes and vehicles were damaged, including a car crushed by a tree and a garage heavily damaged by a falling tree. The winds caused damage to power lines and poles, both directly and from wind blown debris, with a resulting power outage in most of Wentworth.