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Power lines were blown down on Academy Drive. Several trees were blown down on MS Highway 433 about one mile south of MS Highway 16. Another tree was blown down across MS Highway 16 at the intersection with Mollett Road.
Trees and power lines were blown down near Highway 16 and Old Highway 16.
A tree was blown down onto a power line southeast of Yazoo City. A tree was blown down along Midway Gin Road.
Numerous trees and a few power lines were blown down across central sections of Yazoo County. Trees were down across Witherspoon, Myrleville, and Cox Ferry Roads as well as Old Highway 16 and Highway 433.
This tornado touched down near Dale Road and Wildwood Road and ended near Highway 432 and Walker Road. Numerous trees were down along with roof damage to a barn near Luce Road. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across Noblin Road and again near Highway 432 and Walker Road.
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Power Outage FAQs
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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Benton, Mississippi
| City | Benton |
| County | Yazoo |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 39039 |
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