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A tree was reported down on power lines near the intersection of York Avenue and Sorrell Court.
Numerous trees blew down in the vicinity of the Apple Blossom Mall. Power lines and a traffic light were blown down near the intersection of Hillcrest Avenue and Massanutten Terrace. Numerous trees were blown down near the intersection of Adam Drive and South Pleasant Valley Road.
Tree limb onto power lines. Lines brought down near 100 block of W North Ave.
Numerous trees and power lines were down. Portions of Interstate 81 were not passable due to the downed trees and power lines.
A trained spotter reported several trees and power lines down in Winchester. One tree fell on a car on Piccadilly Street.
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A strong cold front combined with an upper level disturbance during the afternoon and evening hours of July 22nd. Cold air aloft combined with warm and humid air at the surface allowed for scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms to develop across the Mid Atlantic. Some storms became severe, downing trees and power lines and producing large hail across portions of the Shenandoah Valley.
Thunderstorms with high winds and frequent lightning moved through extreme northwest Virginia during the late afternoon and evening of the 12th. In Frederick County, trees were downed onto Bryarly and Gun Club roads just north of Winchester. In Clarke County, trees and power lines were downed in Berryville. In Shenandoah County, high winds blew over or snapped trees in the Forest View area north of Edinburg. The damage was centered around Forest View Road and Ridge. The Aileen Plant which had lost its roof in a February snowstorm lost a brick wall during this windstorm.
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More than 10,000 Virginians lost power Wednesday in Virginia Beach after a squirrel got into a substation.
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Officials are advising people to stay at least 10 feet away from any downed power line and anything it can potentially be in contact with.
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Customers with several different energy companies throughout central Indiana have reported power outages Saturday following severe storms throughout the area.
Power outages, downed trees as storms blitz DC region - WTOP News
A hot, humid Tuesday ended with severe thunderstorms across the D.C. area. Here’s what you need to know.
Power being restored across DC area after storms - WTOP News
Power is being restored to the area after thousands were left without electricity in the wake of thunderstorms that hit the D.C. area Saturday night.
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Outages for both BWL and Consumers customers are being reported.
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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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Winchester, Virginia
| City | Winchester |
| County | Winchester |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 22601, 22602, 22603, 22604 |
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