Video courtesy: Barber County Emergency Management BARBER COUNTY, Kan. (KSNW) — An oil spill in Barber County Monday is causing power outages. “The power is out do to failure of the transformers by the spill site,” Barber County Emergency Management said. Southern Pioneer has told Barber County Emergency Management that the power will be out […]
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Supercell storm caused power outages and uprooted trees, utility poles. Here’s what happened
It was deja vu for many Bloomington and Monroe County residents this week as their power went out for multiple days after a mid-day storm. Just before many people’s evening commute, trees and utility poles were down all over town, causing traffic jams and safety concerns. Residents scrambled to find food, gas and ice with […]
Strong winds causing downed trees, blocked roads, power outages in North Jersey
Strong wind gusts are causing power outages, road closures and downed trees all across New Jersey on Monday evening. National Weather Service posted a wind advisory alert warning that some New Jersey counties, such as Morris and Sussex, could be experiencing strong and gusty winds throughout the evening. Strong winds have developed this afternoon with […]
Puerto Rico power company suspends $65M worth of maintenance projects, sparking outcry amid outages
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The private operator of Puerto Rico’s power grid confirmed Monday the deferral of $65 million worth of maintenance and improvement projects in the U.S. territory, with some repairs postponed for at least a year because of budget constraints, putting at risk the already troubled grid — and sparking a […]
Less than 1,000 outages after vehicle hits power pole in Montgomery County
Some people are without power after a vehicle hit power pole early Sunday morning in Montgomery County. >>Motorcyclist dies after crashing into semi, hit by pickup truck in Clark County Montgomery County Sheriff’s deputies and medics were dispatched at 5:13 a.m. to the intersection of Philadelphia Drive and Garvin on reports of a vehicle into […]
Weather-related closures, outages across Utah due to severe thunderstorms
See something we missed? Call the ABC4 Tipline at (801) 975-4401. SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Today’s severe thunderstorm activity across Utah has led to some flash flooding, landslides and even road collapses in various areas. Moab Flooding Moab Police reported flash flooding as Mill Creek overflowed its banks this evening at 400 East and […]
Duquesne Light Company warns of possible power outages during heat wave
Duquesne Light Company is warning of potential power outages during next week’s heat wave. >> Heat waves: What you need to know Temperatures are expected to rise into the high 90s and may even break 100 in some areas from Sunday, June 16 through at least Thursday, June 20. The company said high temperatures can […]
NYC braces for heavy rain, winds, possible outages on Friday l Forecast
NEW YORK CITY – Don’t be fooled by the beautiful weather – strong storms could be on the way to NYC. The National Weather Service has put parts of New York City in the marginal and slight risk zone for severe weather on Friday afternoon, meaning heavy rain, damaging winds and scattered power outages are […]
European Gas Jumps as Unplanned Norwegian Outages Crimp Supply
(Bloomberg) — European natural gas prices surged as Norwegian flows slumped amid unplanned outages. Most Read from Bloomberg Gas traders have stayed tuned to notices from Gassco AS amid planned seasonal maintenance, which was supposed to ease in June. Any unplanned events or extensions to works have an out-sized impact on the market because of […]
Water pipes burst in Atlanta, causing major outages and disruptions
Major water main breaks in Atlanta, Georgia, have caused significant outages and disruptions, as Mayor Andre Dickens has issued a state of emergency in the city and one local hospital had to evacuate some patients to other facilities. The breaks occurred on Friday when corroded water pipes burst near downtown Atlanta. According to utility and […]
Boise area sees power outages after storm quickly brings heavy rain, lightning, wind
After a bright and sunny day, the Boise area saw a freak thunderstorm spread quickly throughout parts of Ada County on Tuesday evening, leaving behind soggy conditions and power outages. The National Weather Service in Boise issued a severe thunderstorm warning for northwest portions of Ada County, along with parts of Boise and Gem counties, […]
Thunderstorms with high winds down trees and cause power outages in metro-east
Severe thunderstorms swept through southwestern Illinois on Sunday evening, bringing high winds, rain and hail to parts of the region. As of 8:30 p.m., at least 36,000 customers were without power in Illinois, including over 1,600 in the Belleville area, according to the Ameren Illinois power outage site. High winds brought down trees and limbs […]