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As seen in videos provided, a very short lived landspout occurred in Fritch with location intersection near Palm and Ridgeland. Minor damage occurred, specifically, a few small tree limbs were downed, and there was damage to the metal roof of a barn as well as damage to a small shed that had been lofted into a nearby powerline.
As seen in videos provided, a very short lived landspout occurred in Fritch with location intersection near Palm and Ridgeland. Minor damage occurred, specifically, a few small tree limbs were downed, and there was damage to the metal roof of a barn as well as damage to a small shed that had been lofted into a nearby powerline.
Spotter estimated wind gust of 60 to 70 mph. Also reported a downed tree and power outages.
One large tree was reported uprooted by the high winds and there was no power in town. Also...metal roof completely torn off of a thirty by thirty foot building in the Double Diamond Subdivision.
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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.
Fritch, Texas
| City | Fritch |
| County | Hutchinson |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 79036 |
Tree limbs down, small building damaged, and debris on a powerline.