Did you hear about the winter storm that tore across the western and central US? This week, wind gusts hit a jaw-dropping 231 km/h at Mount Coffin in Wyoming, making headlines worldwide ❄️💨
The storm wasn't just about eye-watering winds. Utilities reported nearly 750,000 customers without electricity across multiple states – from California's coast to Montana's mountains.
Here's a quick rundown of what went down:
- Epic gusts: 231 km/h at Mount Coffin – that's like a Category 4 hurricane on land!
- Power outages: Around 750,000 households and businesses plunged into darkness.
- Widespread impact: Travel delays at Denver airport, road closures in Idaho, and emergency crews racing against falling trees.
For tech-savvy folks juggling remote work or streaming your fave shows, outages like these are a serious reminder to keep your power banks charged 🔋. And for the socially conscious, it's one more sign that extreme weather events are on the rise globally – something we're feeling in South Asia and Southeast Asia too, during monsoon season.
Stay warm, stay safe, and if you're curious about prepping for power cuts, consider basic gadgets like a solar charger or a UPS for your setup. After all, no one wants to miss the next big drop from your playlist because of a blackout 🎶✨
Have thoughts on this? Share your experiences below or tweet us your storm survival hacks! 🌐
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Storms batter western U.S., cut power to around 750,000 customers
cgtn.com
