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Straight line winds knocked down trees and power lines between Dumas and the Prentiss County line.
Straight line winds knocked a tree down on a house in Dumas. Numerous trees and power lines were knocked down throughout in Tippah County. Six power poles were destroyed as well. One tree fell across a vehicle. No injuries were reported.
Several trees and power lines were blown down.
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Crews responded immediately and most of those customers had service by 6:10 p.m.
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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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Dumas, Mississippi
| City | Dumas |
| County | Tippah |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 38625 |
Straight line winds knocked numerous trees and power lines down from Ripley to Dumas. At least 2000 homes lost power.