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Emergency management in Hockley County reported that a power pole was blown over at the intersection of Mexico Road and US Highway 385 just south of Whitharral.
Local law enforcement officials and the public reported wind gusts to 60 mph across Hockley county. The swath of winds downed several power poles from west of Levelland along Texas Highway 114 to Whitharral. Additionally, a 300 pound diesel fuel tank also was blown over just east of the Hockley and Cochran county line along Texas Highway 114.
Strong thunderstorm wind, which was estimated at around 80 mph by an NWS storm survey, snapped eight power poles.
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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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Whitharral, Texas
| City | Whitharral |
| County | Hockley |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 79380 |
Extensive wind damage to power poles were reported from Whitharral to Anton associated with the leading edge of a severe thunderstorm. The towns of Whitharral and Anton were reported to be without power due to the damage. Additionally, a Texas Tech University West Texas mesonet site near Anton measured severe wind gusts from 2348 CST through 0004 CST. A peak wind gust of 61 mph was measured at 2353 CST and again at 0001 CST.