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Power poles were blown down across FM 901 in eastern Whitesboro.
According to a storm survey conducted by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, an EF-1 tornado touched down near Collinsville and moved northeast. About 20 homes in the Collinsville area 15 homes in the Southmayd area were damaged. A few businesses were also damaged. Trees, power lines, and sheds were blown down. One injury was reported.
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Twisting in the wind: Texas faces blackouts as heat wave strains windmill-reliant power grid - Washington Times
Clean energy proponents are touting the use of solar and wind power in oil-rich Texas, but a summer heat wave is showing the limits of renewables in sustaining a major power grid.
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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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Sadler, Texas
| City | Sadler |
| County | Grayson |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 76264 |
Thunderstorm winds blew a portion of a roof off a wood-framed residence, flipped a SUV on its side and destroyed 8 outbuildings in and near Whitesboro. A single-wide manufactured home was also turned upside down, and a third home sustained moderate roof damage and the garage door was bent. An additional 9 outbuildings were damaged, a large barn had half of its roof blown off, seven power poles were knocked down, and two hotel signs were blown over along Highway 82. The most significant damage was from Crow Road north to Sadler Road, on the east side of town.