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The thunderstorms that formed along the northern Texas Hill Country in the late afternoon moved into Lee County by late evening. The storms blew down trees and power lines between Giddings and Lexington.
Roads began to ice over in Lee County after midnight Monday night. Some schools decided not to open on Tuesday, while others operated a partial day and dismissed classes early. Many city and county offices were closed through Tuesday. By noon on Wednesday, all operations were back to normal. No power outages were indicated.
Widespread wind damage in the derecho was reported across Lee County by wind gusts estimated at 60 to 70 knots. The storms knocked over trees and power lines, damaged roofs and windows, and destroyed barns and outbuildings.
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Bluebonnet Electric said 260 customers lost power in an area north of Giddings in Lee County early Thursday morning after Wednesday's cold front blew through the area. The company said power should be restored by 5 a.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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Giddings, Texas
| City | Giddings |
| County | Lee |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 78942 |
Tropical storm Bill moved onshore over Matagorda Island on the morning of June 16th. The center of Bill moved through Lavaca, Fayette, and Lee Counties on the 17th. The strongest recorded wind gust was 47 mph near Schulenburg in Fayette County. These winds knocked down trees and power lines there along with some other locations in Fayette County. Winds downed power lines in Lavaca County and blew the roof off an auction barn and onto power lines in Vienna. There were some small tree limbs blown down in DeWitt County. Flash flooding from heavy rain was more widespread in South Central Texas. Rainfall totals ranged from 3.34 inches in Bastrop County to 11.50 inches in Lavaca.