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Strong thunderstorm wind blew down power poles and trees.
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Natural Gas Futures, Cash Prices Bounce Back After Bullish Storage Print, Wintry Weather - Natural Gas Intelligence
Natural gas futures rebounded Thursday amid bullish shifts in weather conditions and a lighter-than-expected storage injection -- and despite widespread
Alton to Experience a 4-Hour Scheduled Black-Out Nov. 5thOzark Radio News | Ozark Radio News
Alton, MO. - Howell-Oregon Electric Co-Op issued a press release about a scheduled black-out for the Alton area for maintenance. Read below for more: Sho-Me Power, the wholesale electric provider of Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative, Inc., has scheduled a planned power outage for the Alton Substation beginning at 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5, lasting for approximately 4 hours. Members in the Alton area will be without power during the planned outage for maintenance purposes.If this outage lasts longer than the estimated time, information will be posted on the Howell-Oregon Facebook page. Howell-Oregon Electric Cooperative (HOEC), headquartered in West Plains, Missouri, delivers cost-efficient, reliable electricity to approximately 25,000 meters in south-central Missouri across six counties: Douglas, Ozark, Texas, Shannon, Howell and Oregon. That equates to 4,903 miles of line. More information about HOEC can be found at www.hoecoop.org.
Here's how much rain fell on San Antonio on Friday
The line of storms knocked out power for hundreds in San Antonio and dumped under an inch of rain.
Kinder Morgan Touts ‘Enormous Opportunity’ for Natural Gas Exports to Mexico, World - Natural Gas Intelligence
Kinder Morgan Inc. is forecasting substantial growth in U.S. natural gas exports, including to Mexico via pipeline and the global market via LNG, over the
Climate change in Pa.: More storm-driven power outages possible, analysis says - WHYY
As climate change increases the chance of severe storms, outages could become more frequent if utilities don’t act to harden the electric grid.
Thousands without power, crane blamed for large outage | KLBK | KAMC | EverythingLubbock.com Open Navigation Close Navigation
LUBBOCK, Texas — Thousands of homes and business were without power Monday afternoon in the greater Lubbock area. Shortly after 5:00 p.m., most of the outages were cleared up. “A crane made contact with an Xcel Energy line northeast of LP&L’s service territory,” Lubbock Power and Light said after the outage began. “The effect cascaded […]
Over 900 impacted by downtown power outage | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com Open Navigation Close Navigation
UPDATE: Xcel Energy’s Electric Outage map estimates that power could potentially be restored by 10:15 p.m. Monday. AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — According to Xcel Energy’s Electric Outage Map, about 900 of its customers are being affected by power outages in downtown Amarillo. Information is limited, and the cause of the power outage is unknown. Xcel […]
‘Back from the edge’: California narrowly avoids blackout amid heat - CSMonitor.com
Amid dire warnings, close calls, and minor outages, California’s electrical grid weathered extreme demand without a power loss. A day of 110+ degree heat tested the resilience of the grid and of locals, who responded to a call to shut off power.
Austin airport experiences power outage in terminal Open Navigation Close Navigation
Power was restored to Barbara Jordan Terminal at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport just before 8 a.m. Wednesday after travelers were left in the dark for two to three hours that morning.
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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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Plains, Texas
| City | Plains |
| County | Yoakum |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 79355 |
A swath of extreme winds accompanied a bowing line-shaped convective complex as it moved southward over portions of Yoakum and Terry Counties during the late evening hours of the 26th. Severe winds initiated over central Yoakum County as measured by the Texas Tech University West Texas Mesonet site near Plains where a 62 mph gust was recorded at 20:45 CST. A cattle feed lot located on the New Mexico and Texas state line in western Yoakum County measured a peak gust of 81 mph according to newspaper accounts.||Damage to utility poles, lines, and trees was widespread. Numerous power poles were snapped along Farm to Market Road 213. Some minor crop damage occurred due to sandblasting. No significant structural damage was reported.||Law enforcement officials reported damage in and near Denver City when the winds spread south across southern Yoakum County. Winds estimated up to 70 mph reportedly occurred in the city between 21:10 and 21:15 CST. A number of power poles were snapped by the winds.