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Local law enforcement officials reported numerous power lines down due to thunderstorm winds from Channing to five miles north of Channing. No injuries were reported.
This tornado formed four miles west of Boys Ranch in Oldham county and entered Hartley county two and a half miles south southeast of Channing at 1759 CST. The tornado continued for another thirteen and a half miles before dissipating on mile south of U.S. Highway 87 or seven miles east southeast of Hartley. In Hartley county...numerous power poles...fences...and a few highway signs sustained damage. While in Oldham county...the tornado was rated as EF0 but in Hartley county it was rated as EF1. There were no fatalities and no injuries reported.
An electrical transmission line was reported blown down by the high winds causing two hundred and seventy-two homes in the town of Channing to be without power.
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Blowing dust, smoke from wildfires and heavy winds made travel hazardous and caused power outages throughout the Texas Panhandle Wednesday.
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Strong winds across the area are causing power outages around the Texas Panhandle.
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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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Channing, Texas
| City | Channing |
| County | Hartley |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 79018 |
Thunderstorm wind gusts downed or snapped six power poles four miles north of Channing Texas in Hartley county. There were no reports of injuries or fatalities.