Tree falls on power line, blocks road near Hurley school, Hurley MO
Road ClosureA tree fell onto a power line near a school in Hurley, causing sparks and smoke. It possibly blocked the roadway on Main Street. It is unclear if the pole or line came down completely.
Audio|Source: Tri Lakes Area Emergency Services
02:53
Transcript:
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Electric hazard, Hurley area, Hurley unit,
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Area near West Main Street, near the school, cross street, Pult, Spring, Crows, Plylein, (number withheld).
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Six George, Robert Leakeet Five, King Six, George, Adam was there.
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The alarm company was able to get a hold of the keyholder who stated she is on-site and it is a confirmed false alarm.
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1030 is on site.
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Stop down scene, 70, 40.
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67 in Route 14 at 1742.
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C2. T2, go ahead.
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So in 7669, we're out there.
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Central weather statement from the National Weather Service of Springfield impacting Green Lawrence, Christian and Stone County.
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Strong thunderstorms will impact Western Christian, Northern Stone, Eastern Lawrence, and Western Green counties through 6.30 p.m.
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Central Standard.
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Delta radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along the line extending near Mount Vernon to near Galena.
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Movement was northeast at 30 miles per hour.
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Wind gusts up to 50 miles per hour could knock down tree limbs, power lines, and blow over unsecured objects.
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This includes Interstate 44 between mile markers 46 and 73.
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If outdoors consider seeking shelter inside a building, torrential rainfall is also occurring within these storms and may lead to localized flooding.
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Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
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Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring during these storms, lightning will strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm, seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
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Stone County, Suntle Clear.
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The first one ready.
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We received a report.
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Passerby stated the tree fell onto a power line.
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It was arcing and smoking, according to the caller.
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He went on, unknown if the line or the pole possibly completely came down or if the tree was still laying over the line.
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Besides, it was over the roadway on Main Tree just west of the school.
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Location mentioned:
Main St, Hurley, MO
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