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Jacksboro Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Thunderstorm winds associated with a tornadic thunderstorm caused damage to a facility on US HWY 281 south of Jacksboro. Metal storage facilities were damaged, large tree branches were broken, and power poles were leaning.
Texas Department of Transportation reported that FM 2210 in southeastern Jack County was closed due to downed power lines from ice accumulations.
A public report indicated that power poles were knocked down approximately 3 miles southwest of the city of Post Oak, TX.
The Jacksboro newspaper posted an article that stated that much of the western portions of Jacksboro lost power for several hours after winds from a thunderstorm damaged numerous power poles.
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Thousands remain without power after tornado outbreak in Texas NBC News Logo Search Search NBC News Logo MSNBC Logo Today Logo
Texas communities are picking up the pieces Tuesday morning after suspected tornadoes touched down in the state Monday, leaving dozens of structures damaged, at least 10 hospitalized and thousands without power.
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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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Jacksboro, Texas
| City | Jacksboro |
| County | Jack |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 76458 |
Extreme cold gripped the county for several days. Overnight lows were near or below 15 degrees Fahrenheit almost all week. The period of February 15-16th was the coldest with low temperatures between 0 to -10 degrees Fahrenheit, and the maximum temperature on the 15th was only in the lower teens. Wind chill values during the 14th-16th were between 0 to -20 degrees Fahrenheit most of the time. The cold temperatures resulted in an extreme amount of damage to pipes, infrastructure, and power.