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Power lines were blown down along Flowood Drive just east of Airport Road.
Power lines were down in the Pearl area.
Large limbs and power lines were down on Pemberton Drive.
Several trees and power lines were blown down along with numerous limbs. Four homes were heavily damaged by downed trees. A gas line was also damaged by fallen trees.
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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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Flowood, Mississippi
| City | Flowood |
| County | Rankin |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 39232 |
A line of severe thunderstorms with 60-70mph winds moved through Rankin County on the afternoon of May 4th. These winds resulted in a swath of wind damage across the county, especially across the cities of Pearl, Flowood and Brandon. Numerous trees and power lines were downed across the county and several homes sustained minor roof damage with shingles blown off. The ASOS at Jackson Medgar Wiley Every International Airport also measured a 58mph wind gust.