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Power outages

Loss of electricity service to homes and businesses, often from storm damage to lines and grid equipment.

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Unusually strong nor'easter threatens more than 40 million people in the US Northeast

More than 40 million people in the US Northeast are bracing for an unusually strong nor'easter, with gusts over 60 mph and up to 13 cm of rain forecast. Airlines and event organisers have already changed plans. Warnings about damaged power lines mean operators should plan for outages this weekend.

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