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Thunderstorm outflow winds were estimated at 60 mph in Fabens, and resulted in power outages and a few downed trees. Lesser winds (50 mph) further northwest caused some unsecured trailer homes to blow over into some power poles.
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El Paso Electric officials said sustained high temperatures and very high load conditions triggered a system imbalance, causing outages across the city Thursday afternoon.
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Fabens, Texas
| City | Fabens |
| County | El Paso |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 79838 |
Very strong winds blew down power lines and unroofed several residences. Assistance was required by American Red Cross and the Fabens Volunteer Fire Department.