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Storm Knocks Out Power Across Douglas County
A severe thunderstorm swept through Douglas County on Saturday evening, leaving about 3,500 customers in Lawrence without electricity, with North Lawrence hit hardest. Power was expected to be restored by 7 a.m. The National Weather Service noted winds at 55 mph, ruled out a microburst, and anticipated the storm to dissipate as a cold front moved into Lawrence around midnight.
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Douglas County
Gina Penzig
Westar Energy
Lawrence
North Lawrence
Penzig
Jennifer Prieto
National Weather Service
Topeka
Bonner Springs
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