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Old 08-06-2003, 06:48 PM
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James :

It was caused by straight line winds ( Derechos ). No warning...some winds clocked over 100 MPH for 20 mins or so. ( equivalent to a category 2 hurricane ) . 85% of all the traffic lights in the city were damaged. Still about 2% of customers without power going into 3rd week.

Larry
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