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A trained spotter estimated a wind gust to 75 mph at Boyd. In Woodlawn, a large tree limb was down across a power line.
At least three houses lost portions of roof substructure, including roof decking. Numerous other homes sustained various degrees of shingle damage. Some houses lost siding. A total of 101 residences sustained damage, with 23 of those homes deemed uninhabitable. A folded up pop-up camper and adjacent shed were blown 50 to 75 feet. Dozens of trees and power poles were snapped. A twin-pole wooden tower carrying high-voltage power lines was leaning. The community of Boyd was directly impacted. In Boyd, a large machine shed/sawmill was destroyed. A church lost some shingles and roofing. There were numerous eyewitnesses and at least one photo of the tornado funnel. Peak winds were estimated near 115 mph. The average path width was 200 yards.
Near Woodlawn, a semi was overturned on Interstate 64 at mile marker 61. A tree and power lines were down across a street in Woodlawn.
In Mount Vernon, numerous tree limbs and wires were blown down, along with one power pole. Streets were blocked by downed limbs and wires. Some businesses received minor damage, such as ripped awnings and fallen gutters. An antenna with its 30-foot tower was brought down at a city residence. A fence was blown over. Elsewhere in the county, a couple of trees were blown down in Woodlawn and Nason.
Estimated winds near 60 MPH downed a few power lines.
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Strong storms leave damage across St. Louis area | ksdk.com
A strong line of storms blew through the St. Louis area Thursday afternoon leaving damage across the area.
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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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Woodlawn, Illinois
| City | Woodlawn |
| County | Jefferson |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 62898 |
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