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East Texas, winter storm and the power grid

Storm Poses Big Threats to Power Grids Across U.S.

Managers of electric grids say freezing temperatures and ice and snow could lead to power outages in many places, potentially leaving millions in the dark.

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Extreme cold weather could test power grid in Texas

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 8h

Thousands of East Texans remain without power after winter storm shuts down most of state

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Winter storm live updates: At least 18 dead across the US

Deaths were reported in the Northeast, the South and the Plains.

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How did the ERCOT grid hold up in this weekend’s major test?

Charleston Gazette-Mail · 1d

Winter storm: Many in Kanawha Valley prepare for 2nd night in cold, dark houses

Not What You Think Official on MSN

How natural disasters and sabotage could shut down the power grid

The greatest threat to the power grid does not come from a single source. This video explains how severe solar storms, physical attacks on substations, and aging infrastructure could all trigger widespread blackouts.

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Ice storm warning for northernmost Houston suburbs, extreme cold warning for Southeast Texas

A tenth of an inch of ice can lead to slick roadways and sidewalks, while a quarter-inch of ice or more could snap tree limbs and down power lines.