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Worland Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Thunderstorm outflow wind toppled 15 to 20 power poles in the town of Worland. A fence at the Bureau of Land Management office was also blown over.
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A dry microburst from a high based thunderstorm downed trees and powerlines in Washakie County at Worland, Wyoming. Winds were estimated at around 60 mph.
Shed blown over and destroyed resulting in power pole sheared apart.
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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.
Worland, Wyoming
| City | Worland |
| County | Washakie |
| State | Wyoming (WY) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 82401 |
The Worland airport reported a thunderstorm wind gust to 69 mph. This led to many trees and power lines being blown down in the city of Worland. The hardest hit areas were between South 10th and South 15th street as well as between Culbertson and Washakie Streets. A gust of 65 mph was measured at the Leigh Creek RAWS site.