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Trees were blown down on power lines in the Canton area.
Power lines were blown down all around Canton.
Power lines were blown down. The Interstate 55 exit to Highway 16 North was closed.
Trees were blown down in Canton and Farmhaven. A tree was blown down on Rice Road and pea to dime size hail fell near Liberty Park. Power was out at traffic lights along Rice Road. Another tree was blown down at the intersection of Old Canton Road and Natchez Trace Parkway. An off duty broadcast meteorologist estimated 60 mph winds in Madison.
A number of trees were blown down, which included several large snapped trees. Several power lines were down as well which knocked out power for 1000 people. A shed was also blown over in this area.
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More than 10,000 Virginians lost power Wednesday in Virginia Beach after a squirrel got into a substation.
Flooding, treatment plant failure leaves Jackson, Mississippi without drinking water | PBS NewsHour
Mississippi's capital city is coping with a water crisis after a treatment plant broke down, leaving thousands without drinkable water. The governor declared a state of emergency and asked the National Guard to help distribute water to Jackson's 180,000 residents and businesses. Nick Judin of the Mississippi Free Press joined John Yang to discuss the concerns.
Mississippi Weather: Flash Flooding in Jackson MS area
Flash Flooding in Jackson has caused multiple roadways to flood according to The National Weather reports.
Mississippi weather updates: Tornados possible, high winds expected
Mississippi is experiencing another round of severe weather Wednesday afternoon. Here's what we know.
Tornado warnings issued. Mississippi sees storm damage
A storm system passing through Mississippi has the potential to be "a significant event," forecasters say.
Live updates: High winds, rain blowing into Mississippi into evening
High winds and the possibility of tornadoes are expected to sweep through Mississippi on Thursday ahead of a cold front.
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lolllll campus-wide power outage apparently, classes cancelled. My money is on a squirrel
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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.
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Canton, Mississippi
| City | Canton |
| County | Madison |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 39046 |
Power out on FM 1255
Power out Jackson township stark county
Power out at 6 pm on York st Canton
You say you have a 24hr emergency line but no one answers. WOW..!! Please come out and rectify the concern with this power outage
I sinceroy hope it gets restored soon.