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Williamsburg Power Outages Caused by Weather
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August 14, 2021 - Thunderstorm Wind
Wires were downed resulting in a power outage. Additional wires were downed across the county.
Five Forks - Five Forks
February 18, 2021 - Winter Weather
Ice accretions between a trace and 0.15 inch were reported. A few trees and power lines were downed, with some scattered power outages reported.
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February 13, 2021 - Ice Storm
Freezing rain or freezing drizzle resulted in significant ice accretion between 0.25 inch and 0.35 inch across the county. Numerous trees and power lines were downed, with widespread power outages reported due to the ice accretion.
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August 27, 2020 - Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed on Eastbury near Williamsburg. Numerous power outages were reported in the area.
Light Foot - Light Foot
August 4, 2020 - Tropical Storm
Tropical storm winds downed and uprooted several trees and power lines, produced minor structural damage, and caused power outages across the county. Wind gusts averaged between 35 and 45 knots.
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February 18, 2021
Strong surface high pressure centered from the Midwest into New England helped to supply low level cold air into the area, as a prolonged Classic Cold Air Damming regime was in place throughout the duration of the event. With warmer air present aloft, precipitation fell in the form of freezing rain and sleet across Eastern and Southeast Virginia, as a couple of weak low pressure areas tracked northeast along and off the Southeast and Mid Atlantic Coasts. There were two distinct waves of precipitation that moved across the area. One that occurred during the early morning-midday on the 18th, and a second wave of light to moderate precipitation that moved across the region during the early to mid morning on the 19th. This resulted in ice accretions between a trace and 0.20 inch, along with sleet accumulations between 0.5 inch and 1.0 inch. A few trees and power lines were downed, with some scattered power outages reported.
News
5-7 inches of Snow, 55 MPH Wind Gusts to Blast I-80 Summit loading...
Five to seven inches of snow coupled with winds gusting as high as 55 mph could make for very difficult travel on Interstate 80 between Laramie and Cheyenne Thursday.
Nov 16, 2022
Patriots Point closed due to power outage following severe weather | WCBD News 2 Open Navigation Close Navigation
UPDATE: Officials say power at the USS Yorktown has been restored. The Patriots Point museum and recreational areas will resume normal business hours on Sunday. — MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – The museum at Patriots Point is closed Saturday due to a power outage following Hurricane Ian. Business across the lowcountry are without power Saturday […]
Oct 1, 2022
South Carolina energy companies are preparing for outages during storm Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
South Carolina energy providers are preparing for potential outages during Ian.
Sep 29, 2022
TribeAlert: Partial Power Outage – W&M News
Sep 25, 2022
TribeAlert: Planned Power Outage 9/21 – W&M News
Sep 20, 2022
Stormy Saturday leads to waterspout on Pawleys Island, power outage and tornado warning in Horry County | WBTW Open Navigation Close Navigation
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — A storm that moved across the Grand Strand Saturday morning knocked out power to about 950 Horry Electric customers in the Garden City area, produced a tornado warning in the Little River area, dumped lots of rain and even resulted in a waterspout on Pawleys Island. Horry Electric Cooperative’s online […]
Sep 10, 2022
Power outage at Austin airport leads to flight delays Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
An early morning power outage Wednesday at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport caused flight delays that continued even after electricity was restored.
Sep 7, 2022
Less muggy conditions as cold front arrives in DC area following wet commute - WTOP News
It was a slick afternoon commute for many drivers Tuesday night as storms rumbled through the D.C. region. Here’s what you need to know.
Aug 30, 2022
Centerview Man Arrested for Disrupting Power Utility Service loading...
Franklin L. Maccune, age 41, of Centerview, fled in the vehicle and failed to yield to emergency vehicles.
Aug 29, 2022
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Power out on Parkway Dr. In Williamsburg, VA been off for about 30 mins. Anyone know what's going on?
Jennifer C | September 18, 2023
Power out in Williamsburg ohio. Turned on and back off.
Emma ross | September 20, 2022
Power out at the very end of River Rd in Williamsburg. Power line was burning red. Possibly from the weight of the snow.
Lora Cardwell | January 16, 2022
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James Martin | August 11, 2020
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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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