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Oregonian: Lighting strikes utility pole during 'rogue thunderstorm' in Beaverton; 10,000 PGE customers wake to no power
2018-06-21 18:52:23| PortlandOnline
News story posted to oregonlive.com June 21, 2018.
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Thunderstorm Safety Tips
2017-04-26 14:37:56| Country Lines Online
When thunderstorms are rolling your way, stay safe with these helpful tips from the American Red Cross: Listen to local news or NOAA Weather Radio for emergency updates. Watch for signs of a storm, like darkening skies, lightning flashes or increasing wind. Postpone outdoor activities if thunderstorms are likely to occur. Many people struck by […]
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The weather is throwing thunderstorm tantrums
2016-06-21 11:06:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Grist: Good news for thunderstorms that get a kick out of ganging up, flooding a few billion dollars worth of real estate, and tearing roofs off buildings: the climate is working in your favor. Hoo boy, is it ever. Burning wood, coal, and oil generate fine aerosol particles that create perfect conditions for thunderstorm ragers, according to a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Aerosol particles do this by delaying rainfall from anything from a few hours to a...
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Thunderstorm dumps heavy rain, knocks out power
2015-08-14 10:39:04| Semiconductors - Topix.net
A pedestrian runs along South Eastern Avenue in an unsuccessful attempt to avoid getting wet during a heavy rainstorm Thursday in the Las Vegas Valley. Intense storms brought rain, lightning and winds in excess of 60 mph Thursday afternoon to the Las Vegas Valley, causing traffic-snarling car accidents, mass power outages and flooding at multiple intersections, according to the National Weather Service and NV Energy.
Thousands of Ontarians still without power after severe thunderstorm
2015-08-04 05:44:13| Energy - Topix.net
About 900 hydro workers are trying to restore power to thousands of Ontarians still in the dark after a destructive thunderstorm. Hydro One spokeswoman Alicia Sayers says the utility has called in all of its staff to work on reconnecting about 20,000 customers.
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