MONDAY, 10/25/2021 1:54 p.m.
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) – Many Utahners can now turn on their lights on Monday morning after widespread power outages.
At one point, more than 2,300 customers were affected by outages on the Wasatch front. This comes when strong winds hit the state. This wind will last until Monday night Bring valley rain and mountain snow to Utah.
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As of 1:45 p.m., Rocky Mountain Power reported 136 outages, affecting 850 customers, compared to 143 outages and over 2,300 customers at 11:30 a.m.
While most of the outages are in all of the Salt Lake Valley and Tooele and the Ogden area, there are approximately 80 unpowered customers near Cedar City.
Stay up to date with Utah’s Most Accurate Forecast as these winds affect the Beehive State.
Over 2,000 without power as the wind continues to hit Utah
MONDAY 25.10.2021 11:26 a.m.
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) – With strong winds continuing to hit Utah, many remain without power and have been groping in the dark since early Monday morning.
By 11:25 a.m., Rocky Mountain Power reported 143 failures, affecting over 2,300 customers. Most of these are in the Salt Lake Valley and Tooele County.
For many of the failures, Rocky Mountain Power lists the estimated recovery times for this afternoon. For others, there is no estimated recovery time.
Wind is expected to persist for most of the day, with the possibility of winds reaching up to 70 mph in some areas. Not only could this cause power outages, but also blown dust and difficult driving for high profile vehicles. Stick to Utah’s most accurate forecast to broadcast and on-line for continuous coverage.
Over 70 power outages affecting hundreds on the Wasatch front
MONDAY 25.10.2021 7:42 a.m.
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) – Hundreds of Utahners start the day in the dark as a strong storm system brings gusty winds and wet weather to the northern and central parts of the state.
As of 7:45 a.m., Rocky Mountain Power reported 71 outages, affecting over 1,100 customers on the Wasatch Front and in northern Utah. Most outages are also in the dark across the Salt Lake Valley with around 200 customers near Tooele.
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The crews are working to restore the failures. One of the largest outages, affecting 340 customers near Copperton and Daybreak, is expected to recover before 8 a.m. For the roughly 300 without power near Holladay, there is no estimated recovery time, according to Rocky Mountain Power.
Wind is expected to persist for most of the day, with the possibility of winds reaching up to 70 mph in some areas. Not only could this cause power outages, but also blown dust and difficult driving for high profile vehicles. Stick to Utah’s most accurate forecast to broadcast and on-line for continuous coverage.
ORIGINAL STORY: Hundreds without electricity when a powerful system hits Utah
MONDAY 25.10.2021 6:28 a.m.
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) – A strong storm system bringing gusty winds and wet weather to Utah has left hundreds without power to start the work week.
As of 6:15 a.m., Rocky Mountain Power reported 43 failures, affecting over 1,700 customers on the Wasatch front. The majority of the electricityless are in Salt Lake County.
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About 40 customers are groping in the dark in Tooele County, while about 1,350 in and around Salt Lake City experience outages. Trees are blamed for some of the failures while others are still under investigation.
In the vicinity of Sandy, around 400 customers are without electricity due to tree damage. The outage was first reported shortly after midnight and, according to Rocky Mountain Power, should be restored around 7 a.m. Another outage affecting 340 near Copperton is expected to recover around 8 a.m. Power should return around 7:30 am for about 650 customers near Holladay
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Wind is expected to persist for most of the day, with the possibility of winds reaching up to 70 mph in some areas. Not only could this cause power outages, but also blown dust and difficult driving for high profile vehicles. Stick to Utah’s most accurate forecast to broadcast and on-line for continuous coverage.
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