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A thunderstorm moved across Winkler County and produced wind damage in Wink. Trees were down and roofs were damaged in Wink. The power was also knocked out too. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.
A total of 7 distribution power poles were knocked down/snapped along County Road 101 just south of Wink, TX.
The Winkler County Sheriff's Office reported that a tree was downed by thunderstorm winds and landed on a carport. They also reported that power lines were downed around Wink.
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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.
Wink, Texas
| City | Wink |
| County | Winkler |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 79789 |
A thunderstorm produced wind damage in Wink, TX. The winds caused light roof damage to a church, damage to nearby power poles, and uprooted a tree. Winds were estimated to be between 70 to 80 mph. The cost of damage is a very rough estimate.