Austin weather: Power outages in Central Texas
AUSTIN, Texas - An Arctic blast has hit Texas and with came some power outages.
FOX 7 Austin is tracking power outages across Central Texas from the four major electric utilities.
How to report an outage or view outage maps
Jan. 24 power outage updates
Austin Energy
Austin Energy currently has three active outages across their coverage area as of 9:30 p.m., Jan. 24.
Nine customers are affected.
Oncor
Oncor currently has 282 active outages across their coverage area as of 9:30 p.m., Jan. 24.
Most of the outages are outside of Central Texas, mostly in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and out towards Longview.
However, there are active outages in Bell County southwest of Killeen, near Harker Heights, between Harker Heights and Belton and between Belton and Temple.
There are also some outages between Walburg and Weir as well as near Jarrell and Holland.
Pedernales Electric Cooperative
PEC currently has 10 active outages across their coverage area as of 9:30 p.m., Jan. 24.
The outages are in the Lakeway and Lago Vista area, near San Marcos and between Georgetown and Round Rock.
Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative
Bluebonnet has two active outages across their coverage area as of 9:30 p.m. Jan. 24.
The outages are near Manor and south of Mustang Ridge.
Austin-Travis County prepares for winter weather
As the freezing temperatures continue to head toward Central Texas, the emergency operations center in Austin is ramped up and ready.
How to report a downed power line
Never approach, touch, or attempt to move a downed power line or any object in contact with a power line. Contact with power lines can cause serious injury or even death.
If you see a downed power line:
- Leave the area immediately and call 911. The 911 operator will contact the provider directly and manage the situation until their personnel arrive.
- Stay at least 35 feet away while you report it.
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Watch live coverage on your phone
With severe winter weather on the way this weekend, you should have a way to get important updates if the power goes out.
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The Source: Information in this report comes from a variety of sources, including Austin Energy, Oncor, Pedernales Electric Cooperative, and Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative