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Infographic: Not all thunderstorms are the same

Cloud shape and location impact the severity of thunderstorms. Know the difference to stay safe this severe weather season.

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The give and take of mutual aid    

Mutual aid crews help utilities restore service after widespread outages. OPPD has been on the giving and receiving ends of such assistance.

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Graphic: Get to know the different types of clouds

The more you know about the clouds in the sky, the better able you are to predict what type of weather to expect.

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A look at winter’s second half

Forecasters expect above average precipitation in February and March, but not enough to ease the area's drought conditions.

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The Wire’s top stories of 2022

The top 10 stories on The Wire last year include reaching an important Power with Purpose milestone, working to address the growing power needs in our communities, responding to soaring interest in residential solar, and watching an employee float his way to a Guinness World Record – in a pumpkin.

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How to protect yourself from wind chills

If you have to go outside when wind chills turn dangerous, follow these tips and guidelines to stay safe.

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