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This tornado formed about two miles south of Wayside in Armstrong county at 1945 CST. Power poles were reported to be damaged and the public reported seeing the tornado drop into Palo Duro Canyon. No injuries were reported.
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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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Wayside, Texas
City | Wayside |
County | Armstrong |
State | Texas (TX) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 79094 |
Multiple reports of downed trees and powerlines due to a tornado along us Highway 207 in far southern Armstrong County.