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RNZ News
17-07-2025
- Climate
- RNZ News
Weather: Hundreds of properties without power after severe gales in Northland
Severe gales downed trees and powerlines across the region. Photo: RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King Hundreds of properties are still without power after severe gales ripped through Northland. The wind downed trees and powerlines across the region on Thursday, lifting the roof off one home and flipping a truck and trailer near Dargaville. At its peak, there were thousands of properties without power, but on Friday morning that's down to nearly 500 - most of which are in Tinopai, a coastal settlement on the Kaipara harbour. Fire and Emergency said it attended 11 weather-related calls in Northland, all before midnight. Top Energy's website showed about 140 properties without power in the Far North, but it was unclear whether that was due to the high winds. MetService said more settled weather was forecast for Friday. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
17-07-2025
- Climate
- RNZ News
Far North homes without power after severe gales
Strong winds have been causing issues in Northland with a wind watch in place for the region until 9pm on Thursday. Photo: MetService / Screenshot Several hundred homes in the Far North have lost power after severe gales ripped through the region on Thursday afternoon. Lines company Top Energy says over 170 customers just south of Cape Reinga have been cut off. And about 300 customers are without power around Panguru. Earlier this afternoon, a roof lifted off a Northland home and a truck and trailer flipped near Dargaville. FENZ said it had attended to six incidents, mostly relating to downed trees and power lines. A strong wind watch is in place for the part of Northland north of Whangārei, until 9pm tonight. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
CNET
11-07-2025
- Business
- CNET
Last Chance Prime Day Deal: Duracell's Portable Power Station Saved Me in a Blackout, and It's Half Off Right Now
Amazon Prime Day sale: The 150-watt Duracell M150 Power Station is marked down to $79 -- half off the usual retail price of $159 -- thanks to this Prime Day deal and a coupon that will get you an additional 20% off. The slightly less powerful M100 version and the step-up M250 model are also on sale, and you can use the coupon for those as well. But you'll want to hurry; Prime Day ends today. Living in a prewar apartment building comes with perks and quirks. On the "perk" side, you get sturdy construction, pretty good noise separation between units and charming touches like crown molding and wood flooring. On the "quirk" side, things are more likely to break down, including the electrical grid. One week, I had not one but two power outages in my building the same night, with power not being restored until early the following morning. Sitting in the dark without entertainment is never fun, but I just happened to have the Duracell M150 Power Station on my desk and it helped save the night. Looking like a giant two-tone Duracell AA battery with a copper accent on the top, it's a charging hub with multiple high-output USB-C and USB-A ports, a built-in light ring and a dock that keeps it topped up all the time. It usually runs $159, but Amazon Prime Day has it available for $79 right now. There's also an adjustable MagSafe-compatible wireless charging pad up top, along with a storage compartment to stow away cables. Its larger sibling, the M250, is even featured on CNET's list of favorite portable power stations for its unique design, though if you want something with more capacity, you should consider our best portable power stations list. Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. The Duracell's charging dock and light is the killer feature The thing about most portable power stations is that you need to top them up periodically or leave them plugged in all the time so they're always ready for emergencies, at the cost of battery lifespan. That's the case with the Jackery Explorer 300 power station, which I also own and used as my mainstay power backup option. It's a good device with pretty of runtime, but it requires me to be frequently plugging and unplugging it, which can be a hassle. The Duracell M150 makes this process easier with the included charging dock, which keeps the M150 topped up whenever I need it. When my power went out, all I had to do was pull the dock off the charging stand and move it to where I needed it. That's also where the built-in light came in handy. Unlike the Jackery Explorer 300, an unexpected outage didn't leave me reaching for my phone's flashlight. With a press of a button, I got immediate light and I was able to find my way around my dark and cluttered apartment. Give Duracell some credit for its likable -- and familiar -- power station designs. Ry Crist/CNET The light isn't as bright as an emergency lantern or camping light, but it's more than enough to do in a pinch, giving me the time to check my breaker box to confirm that it wasn't the cause of the outage and to find some back up entertainment options like my Steam Deck and Kobo Libra Color, while also serving as a tabletop light if I needed to head to the bathroom. The Duracell also stands out for its size and weight. At just 1.8 pounds for the battery section and 0.6 pounds for the included charging dock, you can tote the whole thing around without too much trouble. However, it doesn't have a carrying handle like the Jackery Explorer 300, which would have been a nice touch for added portability. Does a portable power station make a good gift? The Duracell M150 provides power whenever you need it, making it a great gift for those in areas more prone to outages. This can include places like Florida and the Gulf Coast or even people like me who live in older buildings with more decrepit infrastructure. With its mix of USB-A and high-output USB-C ports and a wireless charging stand, it can charge devices ranging from laptops and phones to earbuds and smartwatches. There are also two additional models, the smaller and more compact M100 and the larger, more capacious M250 so you can pick whichever one suits your needs best. All three come with the charging dock and built-in light. Be sure to check out CNET's roundup of the best Amazon Prime Day deals for more power stations, home appliances and other products.
New York Times
01-07-2025
- Climate
- New York Times
Storms Threaten to Bring Heavy Rain Across the Mid-Atlantic on Tuesday
Parts of the Mid-Atlantic States — including Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia and New Jersey — were on alert on Tuesday evening, as a forecast for thunderstorms and heavy rain led to flash flood warnings across the region. The severe weather caused delays at some of the busiest airports on the East Coast, including in Baltimore, Boston, Newark, New York City and Washington. There were more than 200 flight cancellations on Tuesday afternoon, mostly in the New York and Washington regions, according to the tracker FlightAware. The National Weather Service said that thunderstorms could move from Northern Virginia up to New Jersey until 9 p.m. Eastern time, and warned of the possibility of damaging wind gusts up to 70 miles per hour. Flash flood warnings were issued for some areas, including Baltimore, Philadelphia and Lancaster, Pa., through the evening. Some of the warnings on Tuesday were for areas that received significant amounts of rain the day before, resulting in what the Weather Service described as 'widespread flash flooding.' Much of Lancaster County received between two and four inches of rain on Monday night. Manheim, Pa., recorded approximately six inches, the service said. The Weather Service warned that additional rain on Tuesday would fall on ground that was already heavily saturated. About 60,000 utility customers in the region were without power on Tuesday evening, according to Search for a place to see the observed precipitation.
Economic Times
25-06-2025
- Climate
- Economic Times
Toronto power outage leaves thousands without power as Ontario boils in sweltering heat
TIL Creatives A Toronto power outage leaves thousands of homes and businesses across Ontario without power, with a punishing heat wave pushing temperatures and tempers to dangerous levels. Thousands of homes and businesses across Ontario are still without electricity as a punishing heat wave pushes temperatures and tempers to dangerous levels. In Toronto, widespread power outages were reported Monday afternoon, just as the city sweltered under extreme heat reaching 36°C, with humidex values making it feel closer to 46°C. Toronto Hydro's outage map showed disruptions stretching from Bloor Street West and Avenue Road all the way north to Bayview and Finch. As of 2:00 p.m. EDT, at least 2,690 customers were confirmed affected, though the real number may be higher given the dense population of the impacted area. Power is expected to be restored by 4:30 p.m., according to Toronto Hydro. Hydro One, Ontario's largest electricity provider, said the outage originated from its Bridgman Transmission Station, which disrupted the supply of power to Toronto Hydro and its customers. In a statement posted on X shortly after 1 p.m., Hydro One confirmed its teams were working in coordination with Toronto Hydro to restore power 'safely and quickly.' The broader outage extends well beyond Toronto. According to real-time data from the website PowerOutage, as of 3:17 p.m. EDT, June 23, approximately 17,500 homes and businesses were without power across central and eastern Ontario. Of those, Hydro One reported 12,314 affected customers out of its 1.46 million total. Toronto Hydro logged 2,767 outages out of 844,567 customers, Niagara Peninsula Energy had 243 without power out of 23,317, and Hydro Ottawa reported 76 outages among its 372,417 clients. Much of Ontario remains under Environment Canada heat warnings, compounding risks for residents affected by the outages. The disruption comes as Hydro One continues to address lingering issues from Saturday night's severe thunderstorms, which knocked out electricity for approximately 50,000 customers. Around 15,000 of those still remain without service.
