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Del Rio Power Outages Caused by Weather
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A thunderstorm produced a wind gust measured at 58 mph. The wind tore a 10 foot by 20 foot section of roof off a house that damaged power lines resulting in a power outage on the south shore of Lake Amistad.
A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 70 mph that knocked down power poles near Salem Point on Lake Amistad.
A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 80 mph. The Rio Grande Electric Cooperative reported several broken power poles along Hwy 90 west of Langtry. Texas DPS also reported an 18 wheeler overturned in the same area.
A weak tornado moved through a hunting camp in north central Val Verde County. It damaged some 5th wheel campers and knocked down power lines. The storm moved off to the north bringing down more power lines, but no poles. The strongest winds were estimated at 75 mph that caused EF0 damage. The tornado crossed into southern Crockett County before dissipating.
A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 60 mph that knocked powerlines down onto railroad tracks in Del Rio.
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Migrants denied showers, held for days at Texas border in Del Rio
Migrants went without showers and were held for many days past federal standards at overcrowded short-term border holding centers in the Del Rio area, Homeland Security said.
Hurricane Ian: Florida death toll soars to 76 after Ian demolished entire communities | CNN Close icon
Newly homeless Floridians are struggling to restart their lives while rescuers scramble to find any remaining signs of life among the wreckage of Hurricane Ian.
Power in parts of Florida could be out for more than a week as flooding lingers in Ian's wake | CNN Close icon
It could be more than a week until power lines are fully restored in some parts of Florida as residents deal with major flooding after the deadly Hurricane Ian, expected to be the most expensive storm in the Sunshine State's history.
Ian expected to dissipate soon after striking Carolinas and killing at least 45 in Florida | CNN Close icon
Ian, now a post-tropical cyclone, was moving farther inland Friday night after pummeling South Carolina with fierce winds and a destructive storm surge, less than two days after killing at least 45 people in Florida and leaving behind an apocalyptic path of destruction.
People in Cuba protest over the island-wide blackout caused by Hurricane Ian | Georgia Public Broadcasting GPB News
The power outage caused by the storm prompted protests in the streets of Havana as several hundred people demanded restoration of electricity more than two days after a blackout hit the entire island.
Hurricane Ian: Cuba begins restoring power after storm - BBC News
The island's electrical system experienced a complete collapse in the wake of the deadly storm.
Hurricane Ian now heading toward Florida where officials urge evacuations | CNN Close icon
More than 2.5 million Floridians were under some kind of evacuation warning Tuesday as Hurricane Ian marched closer to the state's west coast after knocking out power across all of Cuba.
Energy emergency alert raised for second day, residents urged to curb electricity use | KPBS Public Media
With electricity demand reaching record levels due to a drawn-out heat wave, Southern California and the whole state avoided rolling power blackouts as the manager of the power grid called for maximum conservation efforts by residents.
Power outage at Austin airport leads to flight delays Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
An early morning power outage Wednesday at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport caused flight delays that continued even after electricity was restored.
Border Patrol shifts tactics as migrants surge through Del Rio
While border encounters drop slightly in the Rio Grande Valley, federal officials say they are having to respond to a sustained migration surge through Del Rio.
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@PrincessSlaya3 Sounds like the compressor probably shorted out from the power outage
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.
Del Rio, Texas
| City | Del Rio |
| County | Val Verde |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 78840, 78841, 78842, 78847 |
Power 201 pond curve way power out since yesterday afternoon
Power 201 pond curve way power out since yesterday afternoon
Power out by lake amistad since around 830am.
Power out for about 20 minutes now. 5:02pm sat aug1st, 2020