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D Lo Power Outages Caused by Weather
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An up to two mile wide swath of straight-line wind damage associated with the rear flank downdraft of a thunderstorm occurred through the D'Lo and Mendenhall areas of Simpson County. Residents in the area described an approximately 5 minute period of high winds and heavy rain as the storm pushed through. Several large trees were uprooted and snapped in the swath, and a few were snapped at the trunk. Several trees fell onto homes and power lines. A few trees fell onto an apartment complex in Mendenhall, with the roof sustaining damage. A service station canopy along US Highway 49 collapsed into the pumps and convenience store. In the corridor of strongest winds which occurred on the north side of downtown Mendenhall, wind gusts were estimated to be near 90 MPH, with tree damage observed on most streets in that area.
Numerous trees and power lines were blown down around Magee. A tree fell on a garage in Mendenhall.
A few power lines were blown down near D'Lo.
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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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D Lo, Mississippi
| City | D Lo |
| County | Simpson |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 39062 |
Power lines were blown down off Mississippi Highway 13.