Wintry Conditions Cause Power Outages in Western Nebraska
Wintry Conditions Cause Power Outages in Western Nebraska Save Email Print
Posted: 9:59 AM Nov 6, 2008
 Last Updated: 11:53 AM Nov 6, 2008
 Reporter: Associated Press
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The ice, snow and heavy winds in western Nebraska have combined to knock out power to thousands of people and businesses.

Nebraska Public Power District says a 115-kilovolt line running through Gordon in northwest Nebraska failed late Wednesday, cutting power to Pine Ridge, S.D. Repairs have begun.

More than 2,650 Scottsbluff customers lost their electricity, and NPPD says more than 1,100 were still without power Thursday morning.

Travelers are being warned about the potentially hazardous conditions.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for the northwest corner of Nebraska. Winds with gusts up to 60 miles an hour are in the forecast, along with snowfall of up to 5 inches.
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Posted by: Jim Location: Omaha on Nov 6, 2008 at 02:22 PM
Snow, Ice, Wind Storms, We’ve seen the after-effects, entire communities without power! Here are some tips on how to safely restore power due to unexpected power outages and safely use emergency generators. How to Choose the Right Emergency Electric Generator http://www.mainpowerconnect.com/static3/howto.asp How to Safely Operate a Portable Generator and Transfer Switch http://www.mainpowerconnect.com/static3/index.asp Generator Safety Frequently Asked Questions http://www.mainpowerconnect.com/static3/faq.asp
KOLN KGIN Weather Forecast
FORECAST FOR CENTRAL AND EASTERN NEBRASKA

MONDAY JULY 6, 2009

MONDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear to partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s to mid 60s. South winds at 5 to 15 mph. A few Isolated thunderstorms will be possible, especially in the west and across the north.

TUESDAY: Isolated morning showers and thunderstorms...then becoming partly to mostly sunny, breezy and warmer. There will also be a chance for some isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s to low 90s. South wind at 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph..

TUESDAY NIGHT: Variable cloudiness with a chance for thunderstorms in the evening in the north and west...and overnight in the southcentral and southeast. South winds of 5-15 mph. Lows in the mid to upper 60s.

WEDNESDAY: Partly to mostly sunny, hot and more humid. Highs in the upper 80s to mid 90s. Scattered thunderstorms possible early in the day and then again late in the night. South winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph.

****In the event of severe weather, turn to 10-11 for the latest
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Normal High: 89
Record High: 105 in 1964
Normal Low: 65
Record Low: 49 in 1950
Sunrise: 6:02 AM
Sunset: 9:01 PM




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