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Trees and power lines were knocked down in Banner. Power meter was knocked off a house.
Straight line winds knocked down trees and power lines across Calhoun County including at Vardaman and Bruce.
Straight line winds blew numerous trees and power lines down across the northern half of Calhoun County. Concord Baptist Church located in the northwest portion of Calhoun County sustained damage when a few trees fell onto the church.
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What is Power Outage?
Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.
What Causes Power Outages?
- Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.
What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?
- Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
- Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
- Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
- Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.
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Banner, Mississippi
| City | Banner |
| County | Calhoun |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 38913 |
The tornado initially touched down on County Road 271 just southwest of Highway 9 West. Several large trees were uprooted in the area, a home received minor damage, and a couple of outbuildings had their roofs partially removed. The tornado continued northeast over a densely forested area to Highway 9. Along Highway 9, twenty power poles were destroyed and numerous trees were uprooted or snapped. The tornado continued directly along Highway 9 damaging several homes and outbuildings, uprooting and snapping numerous trees, and a shifted a mobile off its blocks. The tornado continued along highway 9 and lifted just northeast of the town of Sarepta. Peak winds were estimated at 90 mph.