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Softball size fell in Rising Star. The newspaper reported that the hail broke car windows, tore limbs off trees, damaged outbuildings, knocked out power, damaged gardens and knocked fruit off trees.
Power lines and large trees were blown down by high winds. A barn was destroyed and other barns and sheds were damaged. The roof of the Cooperative Observer's house was damaged and his farm equipment was moved.
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Parents lined up outside Dobie Middle School in northeast Austin on Tuesday after the campus lost power.
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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 […]
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ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A wreck caused a power outage and traffic diversion in southeast Abilene Thursday morning. The wreck happened on the 3900 block of Wake Forest Lane around 9:30 a.m. Police at the scene told KTAB and KRBC an oil truck grabbed a low-hanging line, taking down two power poles in the area. […]
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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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Rising Star, Texas
| City | Rising Star |
| County | Eastland |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 76471 |
A social media report indicated downed power lines just north of the city of Rising Star, TX.