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Strong winds cause over 1,000 power outages across Kern County

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UPDATED 12:30 p.m. 

PG&E reported more than 15,000 customers are without power in Bakersfield. 

PG&E reported 2406 homes without power in Taft, 

946 Arvin customers also experienced power outages. 

It is unknown when power will be restored to the area. 

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Strong winds have caused several power outages across Kern County Sunday. 

According to PG&E there are over 6500 customers without power across the county. 

27 power outages left 2636 customers without power in Bakersfield. 

PG&E reported 2556 homes without power in Taft, 

1291 Arvin customers also experienced power outages. 

It is unknown when power will be restored to the area. 

There is a Wind Advisory in effect for Kern County until 10 p.m. Sunday. 

Click here for a full list of PG&E outages. 

Click here for a fill list of SoCal Edison outages. 

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