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This tornado developed on the north side of Morton in the vicinity of the elementary school and moved in a more northerly direction. It quickly grew large as it moved into the Farris Circle and Woodview Street area. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted along with many power lines down. Dozens of homes were damaged by the wind and fallen trees. This strong tornado continued to quickly intensify and its reached peak intensity along Oakdale Avenue and Dummy Line Road. Here, roughly 7 homes had the roof removed and the tree damage was intense and focused. Shortly after passing through Dummy Line Road, the tornado weakened quickly and narrowed while also shifting it heading to East-Northeast. At this time, it also It moved into the Bienville National Forrest crossing Road 508 F where a few dozen trees were snapped and uprooted. It crossed Hillsboro Road and dissipated along Clifton Road where minor tree damage was noted. Maximum estimated winds 132 MPH.
Trees and power lines were blown down in the Branch Community on Line Prairie Road off Highway 481. Additional trees were blown just north of Morton along Highway 13.
A couple trees and several large limbs were blown down on a few power lines around Morton.
A few trees and power lines were blown down just south of Morton.
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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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Morton, Mississippi
| City | Morton |
| County | Scott |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 39117 |
A tree was blown down across a power line along East 7th Avenue in Morton.