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Straight line winds knocked down trees and power lines throughout Alcorn County. Some homes suffered shingle damage in Corinth. Signs were also blown down and large tree branches fell on a mobile home in Rienzi.
Straight line winds knocked down trees and power lines across Alcorn County. A roof was blown off a mobile home on County Road 573. A building partially collapsed in Rienzi.
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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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Rienzi, Mississippi
| City | Rienzi |
| County | Alcorn |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 38865 |
A brief tornado initially touched down to the southeast of the intersection of highways 45A and 25. A house had its porch ripped off, considerable roofing removed, and the garage door and roof completely removed. A workshop in the back was completely|destroyed. Two power poles were snapped behind the house. No injuries were reported as the house was unoccupied at the time. The damage continued across Sykes Road to Town Creek with multiple large trees uprooted. The tornado finally lifted up as it reached Town Creek. Peak winds were estimated at 105 mph.