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A cone-shaped tornado was observed and videoed by storm chasers|and storm spotters to the west of Interstate 45 north of Buffalo|and Donie in Freestone County. The tornado became rain wrapped and|difficult to see, but is not believed to have crossed Interstate|45. The tornado occurred over a mostly rural area with limited |road access, but some tree damage was observed near the end of the|tornado track. Power flashes were also observed in a spotter |video.
Three to four foot trees are down in Fairfield and a gas station sustained minor damage. Power lines were also down around the county. The damage was caused by strong east winds behind a departing MCS.
Several large trees were felled in the Fairfield area due to T.S. Ike. A tin carport was also dropped onto a pickup truck. Trees and large limbs fell onto power lines causing power outages. Winds were estimated between 35 and 45 MPH with higher gusts.
Large trees fell on at least two porches, causing significant damage. A mobile home was blown across a street. Glass was blown out of a storefront on Highway 84. A large oak tree fell onto a mobile home, and a barn was also destroyed. Numerous trees and power lines were also knocked down throughout town.
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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.
Teague, Texas
| City | Teague |
| County | Freestone |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 75860 |
Extreme cold gripped the county for several days. Overnight lows were near or below 25 degrees Fahrenheit almost all week. The period of February 15-16th was the coldest with low temperatures between 5 and -4 degrees Fahrenheit. The maximum temperature on the 15th was only in the teens. Wind chill values during the 14th-16th were between 10 to -10 degrees Fahrenheit most of the time. The cold temperatures resulted in an extreme amount of damage to pipes, infrastructure, and power. The State listed 1 fatality in Freestone County due to the winter storm but no additional information could be obtained.