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Wheatley Power Outages Caused by Weather
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A weak tornado crossed from Monroe County into St. Francis County. A few trees and power lines were knocked down. Two tractor trailers were blown off Interstate 40 before the tornado lifted.
Straight line winds blew an awning across the parking lot and snapped a power pole at a truck stop located along Interstate 40 in Wheatley near mile marker 221.
Straight line winds knocked trees and power lines down across St. Francis County. Twelve structures received minor damage in Forrest City. Additional structures across the county received minor damage as well.
Straight line winds blew seven tractor trailers off of Interstate 40 near Palestine. 4 injuries were reported from crashes. A motel in Wheatley had some roof damage. In addition...a Dollar General store in Forrest City received structural damage from the winds as the store front window was blown in. Several trees and power lines were also knocked down.
News
Entergy Arkansas winter storm update – 2/27/22, 4 p.m.
As of 4 p.m., statewide outages have been reduced to 3,540 customers. Over 86,000 customer outages have been restored, totaling 95% of customers who experienced an outage in the last few days.
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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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Wheatley, Arkansas
| City | Wheatley |
| County | St. Francis |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 72392 |
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