Cleveland Heights Power Outages Triggered by High Winds
Severe weather conditions in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, have resulted in significant power outages due to high winds. According to local authorities, gusty winds caused a tree to fall, along with power lines, leading to a transformer fire at the intersection of Coventry and East Overlook roads.
Cleveland Heights Power Outages Details
The Cleveland Heights Division of Public Safety reported that over 1,000 customers of FirstEnergy are affected by the outages. The estimated time for power restoration is around 3 p.m. Authorities have deployed police and firefighters to the area, where they are managing traffic and blocking off affected roads.
Impact on Traffic and Safety
- Traffic lights are out at several key intersections:
- Cedar and Lee
- Euclid Heights Boulevard and Coventry
- Euclid Heights Boulevard and Superior
- Washington Boulevard and Lee
Due to the power outages, drivers are reminded to treat non-functional traffic lights as four-way stops. Vehicles should yield and proceed in the order of arrival at intersections.
Weather Alerts and Community Support
As a lake-effect snow warning is currently in effect for Cuyahoga County, the Division of Public Safety is encouraging residents to exercise caution while traveling. To assist those affected, the Cleveland Heights Community Center will operate as a warming center during the outages.
Community members are advised to stay updated on weather conditions and follow safety guidelines during this period of high winds and potential snow. Emegypt will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available.
