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Petal Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Lightning struck a tree and caught the top floor of a nearby apartment complex on fire. Lightning also struck a power pole and the falling lines caught a mobile home on fire.
A tree and a power line were blown down on Morris Avenue.
A tree and a power line were blown down on Leeville Road, mainly due to strong outflow winds.
Trees were blown down on Corinth Road, and North Main Street. Trees and power lines were blown down on Elizabeth Avenue.
News
Mississippi Weather: Flash Flooding in Jackson MS area
Flash Flooding in Jackson has caused multiple roadways to flood according to The National Weather reports.
Reports of storm damage and power outages across the Pine Belt Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn
Severe weather moved through the Pine Belt on Friday afternoon bringing down trees and leaving several communities without power.
Mississippi weather updates: Tornados possible, high winds expected
Mississippi is experiencing another round of severe weather Wednesday afternoon. Here's what we know.
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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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Petal, Mississippi
| City | Petal |
| County | Forrest |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 39465 |
One large tree was blown down on a house and power line.