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Severe thunderstorm winds resulted in 6 power poles being blown down approximately 2 to 3 miles south of Sunray on Highway 119.
The Moore County Emergency Management Office reported that thunderstorm wind gusts resulted in considerable damage in the town of Sunray Texas in Moore County. An official National Weather Service Storm Survey confirmed that the damage was caused by a downburst. The damage was mainly on the north side of Sunray with some of the most serious damage being a metal roof which was blown off of a business and blown one block away into the street. Also, an empty mobile home was flipped and a large moving truck was tipped on its side. Other damage included several trees and tree limbs which were blown down as well as numerous power lines. Several windows were blown out in homes.
This tornado formed near the Valero McKee Refinery which is located about six miles southwest of Sunray at 1959 CST. The tornado was rated a strong EF1...with winds approaching one hundred and ten miles an hour. Damage was reported to double wooden power poles that were snapped near their bases. The tornado resulted in minor damage to the southeast side of the Valero property. No injuries were reported.
This tornado formed four miles east of Dumas at 1945 CST and moved northeast and likely dissipated about four miles south of Sunray at 2000 CST. Minor damage was reported at Texas Beef Feedyard. Damage included double wooden power poles which were snapped near their bases. No injuries were reported.
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Valero repairs shut FCC at McKee refinery in Sunray, Texas -sources | Reuters Gallery Gallery Gallery Open in new tab Open in new tab Open in new tab Open in new tab Open in new tab Open in new tab Open in new tab Open in new tab Open in new tab Open in new tab Open in new tab Open in new tab Open in new tab Open in new tab Open in new tab Open in new tab Open in new tab Open in new tab Open in new tab Open in new tab Open in new tab Open in new tab Open in new tab Open in new tab
Valero Energy Corp was repairing the shut gasoline-producing fluidic catalytic cracker (FCC) on Wednesday at its 195,000 barrel-per-day (bpd) McKee refinery in Sunday, Texas, people familiar with plant operations said.
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Britain could face three-hour planned power cuts to homes and businesses this winter if it cannot import electricity from Europe and struggles to attract enough gas imports to fuel gas-fired power plants, the National Grid warned on Thursday.
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Texas' electric grid operator has powered through record demand this summer by paying more to keep higher reserves and rewarding industrial consumers to cut usage, a combination that has added more than $1 billion to power fees.
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Germany's Enercon on Monday said a "massive disruption" of satellite connections in Europe was affecting the operations of 5,800 wind turbines in central Europe.
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Valero Energy Corp on Wednesday was increasing production on the restarting, gasoline-producing fluidic catalytic cracker (FCC) at its 195,000-barrel-per-day (bpd) McKee refinery in Sunray, Texas, sources familiar with plant operations said.
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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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Sunray, Texas
| City | Sunray |
| County | Moore |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 79086 |
Severe thunderstorm winds resulted in 9 power poles snapped near County Road 1060 and Highway 281.