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Extreme cold gripped the county for several days. Overnight lows were near or below 25 degrees Fahrenheit almost all week. The period of February 15-16th was the coldest with low temperatures in the single digits. The maximum temperature on the 15th was only in the teens. Wind chill values during the 14th-16th were between 10 to -10 degrees Fahrenheit most of the time. The cold temperatures resulted in an extreme amount of damage to pipes, infrastructure, and power.
Law enforcement reported trees and power lines down just east of Marlin, TX.
A tree was uprooted and fell on power lines. Garbage cans, lawn furniture, and tree limbs were also blown around.
Power lines down and roof damage reported in Rosebud.
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Those who are set to fly from the airport this morning are to check their flight statuses,
Marlin without water due to morning power outage | kcentv.com
The City of Marlin asks that all residents conserve their water over the next few hours to stretch out the current supply
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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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Marlin, Texas
| City | Marlin |
| County | Falls |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 76661 |
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