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A supercell thunderstorm that developed along a retreating dryline in Deaf Smith and Oldham Counties tracked to the northeast across the southern Texas Panhandle. This supercell produced baseball size hail as it moved across the southern portion of Bushland (Randall County). The hail caused damage to structures and damaged power transformers which put off power flashes that the Bushland Emergency Manager reported. The supercell continued traveling in a northeastern direction which took it away from Bushland.
The Office of Emergency Management for Amarillo/Potter/Randall reported that the thunderstorm wind gusts knocked off a tractor trailer off its jacks and was blown over. There were also power lines that were blown down. There were no reports of injuries or fatalities.
The Canyon Fire Department relayed the report of three power poles pulled out of the ground by the high winds and a roof was blown off of a barn in Umbarger.
The Canyon Fire Department reported power lines down from the high winds.
News
Over 900 impacted by downtown power outage | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com Open Navigation Close Navigation
UPDATE: Xcel Energy’s Electric Outage map estimates that power could potentially be restored by 10:15 p.m. Monday. AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — According to Xcel Energy’s Electric Outage Map, about 900 of its customers are being affected by power outages in downtown Amarillo. Information is limited, and the cause of the power outage is unknown. Xcel […]
Xcel Energy said power restored in downtown Amarillo | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com Open Navigation Close Navigation
Update (4:44 p.m.) Wes Reeves, the senior media relations representative for Xcel Energy, said in a statement that the power for all impacted customers from Friday’s outage has been restored. Update (2:17 p.m.) Officials from Xcel Energy said that a portion of customers impacted by the power outage lost power again at 12:47 p.m. after […]
Xcel Energy reports power outages in east Amarillo | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com Open Navigation Close Navigation
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — According to the Xcel Energy Electric Outage Map, 10 outages have been reported with 532 customers experiencing power outages. According to the map, the biggest outage is in east Amarillo, near Rick Husband International Airport. As of 8:48 p.m, 507 customers are without power. According to the Rick Husband International Airport […]
Thousands impacted by Wednesday power outages, weather | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com Open Navigation Close Navigation
Update: 12:15 p.m. As of 12:07 p.m., the Xcel Energy outage map noted that 52 outages were impacting around 2,337 customers across the Texas Panhandle. Update: 10 a.m. At around 10 a.m. Wednesday, according to the Xcel Energy outage map, there were 85 reported outages impacting 3,051 customers across the Texas Panhandle. Update: 8:50 a.m. […]
UPDATE: Power outages impact thousands across High Plains | KAMR - MyHighPlains.com Open Navigation Close Navigation
Update (5:00 p.m.) According to officials from Xcel Energy, the company is reporting around 268 outages within the Texas Panhandle, impacting around 7,514 customers in those areas around 4:50 p.m. Tuesday. Specifically, in the Amarillo area, the company is reporting 223 outages, with 6,234 customers being impacted. In a statement provided to MyHighPlains.com, officials from […]
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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.
Umbarger, Texas
| City | Umbarger |
| County | Randall |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 79091 |
One power pole blown down, resulting in a nearby fire. Time estimated based on radar data.