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Moulton Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Severe thunderstorm winds blew down trees and power lines in and near Moulton and produced nearly 3.5 inches of rain in just one hour.
As the line of thunderstorms associated with the late season cold front moved southward into Lavaca County, they produced severe winds just south of the Fayette County line. The wind knocked down many trees and power lines. Some homes were without power until 3am the following day.
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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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Moulton, Texas
| City | Moulton |
| County | Lavaca |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 77975 |
A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 60 mph that blew the roof off of a mobile home, blew down fences and power lines, and knocked over small outbuildings.