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Straight line winds knocked down 10 trees, 7 miles southwest of Webb. One tree fell on a home causing significant structural damage. A pump house located behind the home and a free-standing carport beside the home were completely destroyed. The metal roofs of two grain storage bins, 200 yards away from the home were ripped off. In addition, power lines and a few other trees were knocked down throughout the county.
Some power poles were snapped.
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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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Webb, Mississippi
| City | Webb |
| County | Tallahatchie |
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 38966 |
Straight line winds knocked numerous trees and power lines down across Eastern Tallahatchie County. A couple of homes sustained damage from fallen trees. A shed was also destroyed in Tutwiler.