Downed power lines — due to strong winds — have caused several power outages across Lawrence, according to emergency dispatch scanner traffic.
A recent report was of a power line down near the corner of 5th and Mississippi streets.
According to Westar Energy's power outage map, nearly 100 Douglas County residents are without power as of 2:40 p.m.
Power outages seemed to be concentrated to an area near 9th and Iowa streets, as well as near 23rd and Iowa streets.
Check LJWorld.com for updates.



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waka3 1 year, 10 months ago
dude rain suks
CreatureComforts 1 year, 10 months ago
I don't know about you, but I welcome the rain. My lawn is gobbling it up like a happy fat kid!
jhawkinsf 1 year, 10 months ago
Exactly one drop of rain fell on my lawn. The closest living blade of grass gobbled it up like a happy fat kid.
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