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The Dangers of High Winds

By: Downing Bolls
Updated: April 2, 2009
 Several areas in Abilene spent last night in the dark.

The high powered wind, sometimes traveling up to 50 miles-per-hour, caused blackouts all over town. American Electric Power says if you ever see a power line on the ground, don't touch it.

Call the fire department immediately, and keep everyone away from the line until they arrive.

High winds also pose a fire threat.

The state's division of emergency management is warning that the danger of fire will increase again tomorrow and extend into Saturday across western Texas as a new front system enters the state.

High winds and low humidities will be present.

Most of the Big Country remains under a burn ban.

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