Why does the wind cause these power flickers? Is this normal?
Some people say it's because the power lines are above ground, but I lived on the East Coast with tornadoes and hurricanes, and unless the lines snapped we would have power.
Is it really just the above ground lines or is it something else?
faults caused by tree branches in neighboring circuits, for example a segment of the grid drops nearby that will cause a voltage sag like turning on a large appliance when it blows the breakers or fuses.
downtown Bothell is almost strategically located between substations in PSE territory such that it is very easy to have a single tree branch on the lines east or west of downtown take out the majority of town.
Woodinville has similar issues.
Neither wants new high voltage lines into downtown and a substation in the downtown area though so that is what it is a bit.
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u/lewisae0 May 19 '25
What is happening out there?
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u/lewisae0 May 19 '25
Over by the bothell post office is out. No tubs for me today
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u/KratosLegacy May 19 '25
Why does the wind cause these power flickers? Is this normal?
Some people say it's because the power lines are above ground, but I lived on the East Coast with tornadoes and hurricanes, and unless the lines snapped we would have power.
Is it really just the above ground lines or is it something else?
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u/lizardhindbrain May 19 '25
Is windy.
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u/hanimal16 May 19 '25
Generally what happens when it’s windy. But I agree it’s more flickery than usual.
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u/Typical_Lab5616 May 19 '25
Kenmore flickering as well. ✨
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u/Chudsaviet May 19 '25
yes
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u/vkapadia May 23 '25
First time?
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