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Power lines were blown down near Mount Zion Church.
Several mobile homes were heavily damaged or destroyed, and dozens of power poles were snapped. Maximum wind speeds were estimated at 125 miles per hour. This tornado continued out of Sharkey County.
Two snapped power poles fell on Highway 149 south of Louise. Several power poles and trees fell just northeast of Louise.
A few trees were blown down on power lines.
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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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Louise, Mississippi
| City | Louise |
| County | Humphreys |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 39097 |
This tornado began just southwest of Highway 16 and snapped a few trees. The tornado crossed Highway 16 and snapped a couple of power poles. The tornado then continued northeast and crossed Highway 149 and snapped a couple more power poles. The tornado snapped a few trees when it crossed Number Three Road and then Tigpen Road. Several trees were snapped along Old Five Mile Road, before ending near the intersection of Old Five Mile Road and Good Luck Road. Near this location it took the roof off of a mobile home, and pushed it off the foundation. The maximum estimated wind speed was 110 mph.