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Storms cause power outages in OKC metro area

By Associated Press
Published: 7/16/2009 5:15 PM
Last Modified: 7/16/2009 7:19 PM

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OKLAHOMA CITY — Strong thunderstorms that swept through Oklahoma have knocked out power to more than 29,500 Oklahoma Gas & Electric Co. customers.

Most of the outages were in the Oklahoma City metro area. OG&E reports that 28,900 customers were without power in Oklahoma City, Edmond, Del city and Midwest City.

Other areas experiencing power outages include Hallett, Heavener, Howe and Madill.

The storms are the result of a cold front that entered the state on Wednesday and is pushing south through the state. the storms were accompanied by heavy rain, hail strong winds and frequent lightning.

Forecasters say more storms are likely overnight and Friday as the impact of an upper high pressure ridge shifts west. Storm chances may increase again Monday and Tuesday as the western ridge flattens.

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Jacky, (7/16/2009 5:24:13 PM)

Part of our town, northwest of Tulsa, has been without power since the middle of the night last night when a storm snapped several electric line poles in half. I had no idea it had gotten so bad until I left for work and saw damaged trees on the way to work, then saw the poles down by the highway. I don't know if we had rotation or straight line winds, but it packed a punch.

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