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Wheatland Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Five power poles were blown down starting just north of the intersection of Wyoming Highway 320 and U.S. Highway 26 and extending about a mile to the east.
A powerful winter storm produced blizzard conditions over much of far southeast Wyoming,resulting in some power outages and closing many roads. All roads out of Cheyenne were closed with winds in excess of 40 mph and almost 10 inches of snow recorded, while manypower poles were knocked over in eastern Laramie county. 13 inches of snow fell in Chugwater,WY, with 10-12 inches common over much of Laramie county and the southern Laramie mountainrange.
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94 MPH Wind Gust Recorded in SE Wyoming; Warnings in Effect loading...
Winds have really been cranking across much of southeast Wyoming and the Nebraska Panhandle this morning, according to the National Weather Service in Cheyenne.
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Just had a power outage here, lasted about 1 minute just enough to reset my computer.
@NWSCheyenne Not much wind here in Wheatland. Will it stay this way? Power outages outside of town.
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.
Wheatland, Wyoming
| City | Wheatland |
| County | Platte |
| State | Wyoming (WY) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 82201 |
707 Carpenter way