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A swath of wind damage started by downing a few trees across Highway 33 south of Roxie. A microburst in Meadville caused extensive damage around town. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down. Three houses were damaged due to trees falling on them, and one mobile home had a tree fall on it. Trees also fell on two sheds.
This weak tornado touched down about 3 miles south of Meadville and tracked north northeast for a little over 5 miles where it crossed Barlow Road. Several trees were blown down along with many limbs snapped along the path. A few power lines were down due to limbs on the line. The front porch of a restaurant was blown off as the tornado crossed near the intersection of Highway 98 and Old Highway 84. Max winds were around 85 mph.
Lightning struck a tree and caused a power surge to the house adjacent to it. Some interior electrical damage was done. The bark from the tree also exploded and broke out several windows at the house.
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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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Meadville, Mississippi
City | Meadville |
County | Franklin |
State | Mississippi (MS) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 39653 |
Trees and power lines were blown down across the county.