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Freezing rain began around 11 AM on January 30 and continued off and on through February 2. By 10:23 PM on January 30 the Pflugerville Police had closed the flyover ramps between Hwy 130 and Hwy 45 due to ice on the roadway. The Austin area was hit hard with approximately 265,000 power outages (estimate from Austin Energy) when trees took out power lines. By the end of the storm the ASOS at Camp Mabry recorded 0.69��� of ice and the COOP observer in Great Hills reported 0.45���. There were many car accidents one of which resulted in a fatality on January 31. The cost of damages was estimated at $55.5 million. The Pedernales Electric Cooperative, headquarters in Johnson City, provides electricity to most of Blanco and Burnet Counties and parts of Edwards, Real, Kerr, Williamson, Travis, Hays, Comal, and Kendall Counties, reported $13 million in damage. This damage is likely included in the damage estimates reported by the counties.
Freezing rain began around 11 AM on the 30th and continued off and on through February 2. By 10:23 PM on the 30th the Pflugerville Police had closed the flyover ramps between Hwy 130 and Hwy 45 due to ice on the roadway. The Austin area was hit hard with thousands of power outages when trees took out power lines. By the end of the storm the ASOS at Camp Mabry recorded 0.69 inches of ice and the COOP observer in Great Hills reported 0.45 inches. There were many car accidents one of which resulted in a fatality.
The Round Rock - Granger tornado was a long-lived tornado that started approximately 1.25 miles southwest of the I-35/Hwy 45 interchange. The tornado tracked to that interchange moving into Williamson County and then moved northeastward across the county and into Bell County approximately 0.8 miles east of CR 352. Touchdown was found near the Silverstone subdivision where some shingles were torn off roofs and fences blown down. This was rated weak EF0 damage. The tornado quickly strengthened to EF1 as it continued to cross a residential area and business park where a section of roof was lifted off a warehouse building and several empty semi-trailers were tipped over. Several trees were snapped and air conditioning units were blown off the roofs of several buildings. The tornado crossed the I-35/Hwy 45 intersection and entered a large retail shopping center where roof and window damage was observed on several businesses. Still an EF1, the tornado crossed Dell Way and entered the Windy Terrace and Greenlawn Place neighborhoods. Widespread tree and roof damage was observed to multiple homes, a few lost their entire roof indicating the tornado had strengthened briefly to EF2. The tornado likely weakened a bit before regaining EF2 strength as it moved northeast and crossed Gattis School Rd. where substantial roof damage was seen on some homes near the intersection of Gattis School Rd. and windy Park Dr. The Clay Madsen Recreation Center and the adjacent playing fields sustained damage as well. The storm crossed A.W.Grimes Blvd. and entered the South Creek neighborhood where tree and roof damage was once again observed across many streets until it exited the neighborhood at Brushy Creek. Before crossing Hwy 79 the tornado made a slight right turn and started to parallel the south side of Hwy 79 and moved through the parking lot of the Kalahari Resort where multiple vehicles were damaged, trees blown down, and some windows of the resort were broken from flying debris. The tornado was likely at high end EF1 strength when it followed Brushy Creek into the Forest Bluff neighborhood off Red Bud Ln. Trees were blown down along the creek and several homes sustained roof damage where large sections of roof were blown off the house. The tornado crossed Red Bud Ln. and damaged a few businesses at the Red Bud Ln. and CR123 intersection. Shortly after crossing Hwy 79 east of Red Bud Ln., the tornado produced EF1 damage to an industrial park complex to numerous metal warehouse buildings. The tornado then weakened and continued to the northeast for nearly 5 miles producing minor EF0 damage to residential roofs, trees, and signs. Just east of FM1660, several homes under construction with only visible studs collapsed. As the tornado approached Chandler Rd. near the intersection with CR 101, the intensity of the tornado increased again with EF1 damage observed to a large metal building system with sections of the roof peeled away. Additional EF1 damage was observed to a stable on a property near the San Gabriel River with substantial tree damage as well. As the tornado neared CR337, EF2 damage was observed to a home on piers as the roof, most exterior walls, and some interior walls failed and were moved away from the property. As the tornado crossed Hwy 95 and CR345 EF1 damage was found on more homes and metal system buildings. Significant EF2 damage occurred to a home near the intersection of CR347 and CR346. The tornado then produced EF1 damage to trees, power poles, and a few structures as it crossed CR348, FM971, CR352, and CR357 before exiting Williamson County and entering Bell County. The maximum width of the tornado and its damage path was roughly 500 yards with maximum winds at 135 mph, the high end of EF2. Most of the 29-mile-long track however was at EF1 strength. There were reports of a total of 16 injuries, most of which were minor. There were no reported fatalities with this tornado.
The Elgin tornado began roughly 9 miles southwest of Elgin near Dry Creek Road and Union Lee Church Road. It moved northeast and crossed into Bastrop County near the end of Ingrid Dr. The tornado moved northeast crossing Upper Elgin River Rd., Balch Rd., Youngs Prairie Rd., and Crooked Hollow Rd. Significant damage was observed through this region to many homes. This included the destruction of multiple mobile homes, significant roof damage to numerous slab homes, two homes having their second story destroyed, numerous large tree limbs, tree trunks, and power poles snapped, barns destroyed, and a large electrical transmission tower toppled. Pockets of high-end EF-2 damage occurred through this region. The tornado continued northeast, crossing Monkey Rd., FM 1704, Hwy 95, and U.S. 290 producing damage to roofs of slab homes, mobile homes, trees, and power poles. Damage through this region was generally rated EF-1. As the tornado reached U.S. 290 it produced significant damage to a metal framed business, buckling the roof purlins and collapsing in the south facing wall. The tornado then rolled an adjacent mobile home into and partially on top of the south facing wall of another metal framed business. Three individuals in the mobile home were injured. Damage to the business and mobile home was on the order of high-end EF-1 to low-end EF-2. As the tornado crossed U.S. 290 a moving pickup truck was rolled onto its side, spun around 360 degrees, and rolled back upright where the driver continued down the road. Several power poles were also damaged along U.S. 290. As the tornado continue northeast a mobile home was completely destroyed off Old McDade Rd. From there the tornado gradually weakened and dissipated roughly 3 miles east-northeast of Elgin, near the intersection of FM 3000 and Mundine Rd. Damage was reported to 109 residences and one business. Of those, 32 residences were classified as major damage and 20 residences and one business were reported as destroyed. Peak wind speed was estimated at 130 mph.
The Elgin tornado began roughly 9 miles southwest of Elgin near Dry Creek Road and Union Lee Church Road. It moved northeast and crossed into Bastrop County near the end of Ingrid Dr. The tornado moved northeast crossing Upper Elgin River Rd., Balch Rd., Youngs Prairie Rd., and Crooked Hollow Rd. Significant damage was observed through this region to many homes. This included the destruction of multiple mobile homes, significant roof damage to numerous slab homes, two homes having their second story destroyed, numerous large tree limbs, tree trunks, and power poles snapped, barns destroyed, and a large electrical transmission tower toppled. Pockets of high-end EF-2 damage occurred through this region. The tornado continued northeast, crossing Monkey Rd., FM 1704, Hwy 95, and U.S. 290 producing damage to roofs of slab homes, mobile homes, trees, and power poles. Damage through this region was generally rated EF-1. As the tornado reached U.S. 290 it produced significant damage to a metal framed business, buckling the roof purlins and collapsing in the south facing wall. The tornado then rolled an adjacent mobile home into and partially on top of the south facing wall of another metal framed business. Three individuals in the mobile home were injured. Damage to the business and mobile home was on the order of high-end EF-1 to low-end EF-2. As the tornado crossed U.S. 290 a moving pickup truck was rolled onto its side, spun around 360 degrees, and rolled back upright where the driver continued down the road. Several power poles were also damaged along U.S. 290. As the tornado continue northeast a mobile home was completely destroyed off Old McDade Rd. From there the tornado gradually weakened and dissipated roughly 3 miles east-northeast of Elgin, near the intersection of FM 3000 and Mundine Rd. Damage was reported to 109 residences and one business. Of those, 32 residences were classified as major damage and 20 residences and one business were reported as destroyed. Peak wind speed was estimated at 130 mph.
Freezing rain and sleet, mixed with a few flurries, reported with a glaze developing quickly on sidewalks and roads. The ASOS at Austin Camp Mabry reported 0.18 ice accumulation. Broadcast media reported power flashes in the Austin area. Significant ice accumulation was leading to reports of power lines down and carports collapsing due to the weight of ice and snow. Ice buildup is estimated to be at least 1/4 inch. Picture on social media showed a 0.25 inch layer of ice measured from the Lakeway area. New ice and sleet accumulation of 0.25 inch occurred overnight in Leander. Ice accretion on tree branches and exposed surfaces had increased from 0.5 inches to 0.75 inches. More tree branches were breaking. We received a picture of measured half inch of ice in Leander. Estimated 0.2 inches of ice near Creedmore and Mustang Ridge. Approximately 2/5 inch of ice accumulation on tree branches in Wells Branch. A trained spotter reported 0.25 inches on tree branches in Lakeway. A person reported 3/16 inch of ice on tree branches in Pflugerville. Close to 1/4 inch of ice was measured on tree branches in South Austin. The ice event was followed by snow on the 18th. Snowfall totals in the county ranged from 1.2��� in Lost Creek to 3.8��� in Jollyville.
The Austin Great Hills Coop observer reported some very minor icing of exposed objects (some decking/hammock) as a result of overnight very light freezing rain of 0.01 inches. A trained weather spotter reported light ice accumulations in South Austin and near downtown Austin, a few blocks away from the Capitol. Amateur radio reported just under 1/16 of an inch ice accumulation on elevated surfaces near City Park Rd and Pearce Rd. Light accumulations of ice on trees and elevated surface reported on social media. Amateur radio relayed reports of one quarter inch of accumulated ice on branches and fences, but no ice noted on roadways. Broadcast media reported that roughly 40k people were without power, in the Austin and surrounding areas. There were many reports of limbs and trees down due to the weight of ����� accumulated ice. Social media photos showed trees down in Lago Vista due to ice accumulation of �����.
A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 60 mph that knocked down some three inch diameter tree limbs and power poles near Cedar Valley.
A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 80 mph that snapped a power pole in half near Hudson Bend Middle School.
A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 60 mph that knocked down 15 power poles in Austin.
A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 60 mph that knocked down trees and power lines.
A NWS survey team concluded a tornado touched down on the west side of I-35 in Austin near Brownie Dr. and Diamondback Trl. The tornado peeled back a sheet metal roof to a business on the west side of the interstate and demolished a stone brick sign. The tornado also caused damage to roofing shingles, snapped large tree limbs and tossed a garbage dumpster at an apartment complex near Hardin Ct. The tornado moved east-northeast, crossing I-35, where it caused significant damage to the second floor of a storage facility. The metal roof and walls were collapsed in on the southwest side of the storage facility. Ten small moving trailers were lifted and tossed in various directions, with two tossed back across to the west side of I-35. Several power poles were blown over along the access roads of the interstate. The tornado continued east-northeast through the Windsor Hills subdivision, snapping numerous large tree limbs throughout the subdivision. Peak winds were estimated at 90-95 mph near the businesses along I-35.
Lightning struck a utility pole near the intersection of Lamar Blvd. and Breaker Ln. in Austin and power outages were reported.
A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 70 mph that blew down power lines on Rutherford Ln. near Furness Dr. in Austin.
A thunderstorm produced wind gusts estimated at 70 mph that blew down power lines in the 10200 block of the N I-35 service road.
Austin Energy Utility Company reported 7500 customers without power in the Austin Metro area. Fallen trees on power lines were said to be the cause.
Thunderstorm wind gusts, estimated at 45 to 50 knots, knocked down tree limbs and power lines near the 1500 block of Enfield Road in Austin. Other trees were knocked down near thd downtown area blocking some streets.
Power lines were blown down along Western Hills Drive near the intersection of MOPAC and Loop 1 in northern Austin.
Austin Energy reported 8000 customers without power due to tree limbs brushing against power lines.
Power lines and power poles were reported down in portions of South Austin near the Interstate 35 and Highway 71 interchange.
Numerous reports of trees down with power outages throughout central Austin and the UT area.
Widespread damage occurred over portions of central Austin when a large severe thunderstorm rolled through the downtown area. Numerous reports of large trees and branches were down along with wind blown hail. The hardest hit area was downtown near Tarrytown, Hyde Park, UT campus, and the I-35 corridor just north of the river. The combination of baseball size hail and winds of 70 to 80 mph blew out building and apartment windows throughout this area. Windows on the Texas Capitol building were blown out as well. Lions golf course and Morris Williams course sustained damage and had to briefly close. Power was knocked off to nearly 20000 customers. Large old oak trees were damaged and the city of Austin spent over 2 million dollars in cleanup and response. Total monetary losses are being estimated at 50 million dollars.
Severe thunderstorms winds blew down trees down and knocked out power lines in the Austin area, leaving several thousand without power for a few hours.
Severe thunderstorm winds blew down trees and power lines in Austin along Riverside Drive from the center of the city into the eastern part.
Light freezing rain and drizzle began to fall near 9 am on January 15, with reports of significant ice layers on roads and bridges by the mid afternoon. City and county offices, along with schools and businesses, were closed through the following day. Many state offices were also closed on January 16. Dozens of flight delays and over 150 cancellations were reported at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on January 15 and 16. Over 35,000 residents were left without power during the event. In all, Austin paid $1.6 million in overtime and crew costs as a result of the winter storm.
Storms produced wind gusts of 70 to 80 miles an hour, damaging power lines from just south of the city near Brodie Lane, across the central sections to the northern areas near Breaker Lane and Metric Road. By midnight, up to 50,000 residents were without power. Due to repeat storms over the next two days, some of the residents did not see their power restored for up to four days.
Severe thunderstorm winds blew down trees and knocked over power lines in the northwest part of Austin near the intersection of Steck Ave. and Mesa Dr.
Severe thunderstorm winds knocked down trees and tree limbs and blew over power lines in the south and central Austin. Damage was indicated from West Lake Hills, across the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to the Del Valle area. The power was out to around 3500 people for several hours.
On the evening of March 25, the most destructive hailstorm in ten years struck the greater Austin Area. The total damage to homes, vehicles, businesses and property has been estimated at over $100 million. This is the greatest amount of damage due to a hailstorm since of March 25, 1993, when $125 million of damage occurred. The event began as two apparent supercells located near Marble Falls and Round Mountain merged into a line of thunderstorms as they moved eastward into Travis County. This new line stretched from near Lago Vista on the north edge, across Lake Travis and Lakeway, to near Bee Cave. The storm began producing hail up to golfball-size at Lake Travis and Lakeway between 2108 CST and 2015 CST. At the same time, near the mid part of the line, a combination of large hail and damaging winds struck near FM620 and Anderson Mill Road. The storm knocked out power to 5000 homes from northwest Austin to the Oak Hills area. As the hailstorm crossed the central and south portions of the city between 2125 CST and 2140 CST, it shattered windows in hundreds of homes and thousands of cars, as well as denting thousands of cars. By 2140 CST, the storm was on the southeast side of the city, producing hail up to 2 inches in diameter at the Travis County Exposition Center. The storm continued on toward Manor, producing 1 inch hail in 3 to 6 inch drifts in the Manor area, just prior to producing an F1 tornado. All through the life of the storm system, the greatest damage was reported along it's south end.
Severe thunderstorm winds, estimated as high as 80 miles per hour, struck Austin, causing extensive damage along the Walnut Creek Greenway and in an area bounded by Parmer Lane, Dessau Lane, Metric Lane and IH-35. Large trees were damaged, with several falling on automobiles and windows in three large apartment complexes. Over 130 residents were displaced by the storm in one complex alone. A few older homes were more extensively damaged just west of I-35 near Walnut Creek. Tree damage to shingles, roofs, and vehicles was widespread through this area. One house had a two by six embedded in an upper story wall. The house sustained three strikes from lumber in a neighboring shed. One strike penetrated about a foot into the upper story bedroom. A manufactured home park on Dessau Road suffered the greatest damage. The storms cut power to 30,000 persons, with power restored to half of them by the next morning. IH-35 was shut down near Yeager Lane due to downed wires and debris.
The winter storm struck Travis County Monday evening, knocking out power to nearly 11,000 homes that night in the north part of the city. I-35 was shut down for much of Tuesday in Austin as most city and county bridges and elevated roads reported up to an inch of ice. Most schools remained closed Tuesday with only a few opening in the late morning before closing up early in the afternoon. Most city and county offices were closed or staffed at minimum levels and most business operated at reduced hours. Travel was back to normal by noon on Wednesday.
Severe thunderstorm winds knocked down power poles and caused power outages in the Austin-Bergstrom Airport Area.
Severe thunderstorm winds knocked down trees across the city of Austin. As many of the trees fell on utility lines, power was lost for several hours to around one thousand residents for a period of several hours.
As rainfall continued into the mid morning period, totals that were only 1 to 2 inches around sunrise began to approach 3 inches by mid morning. Flash flooding developed near 1000 CST, causing power outages for several hours to almost 40,000 homes. Most low water crossings flooded and dozens of rescues were required. More than 80 people were evacuated from around the Onion Creek area south of Austin. Two firefighters had to be rescued when their rescue boat overturned. They clung to tree branches until fellow firefighters could get to them. One woman in a flood-prone area drove long nails into a tree and used the nails to climb into the top of the tree for shelter until the flood waters receded. Several area schools delayed sending students home on school busses due to high water. An 17-year old male died after his car stalled in a low water crossing. He tried to walk thru 3 to 4-foot deep water, but was washed off his feet and beneath his vehicle. In another death, a 51-year old woman drowned after her car stalled in a low water crossing in the Mustang Ridge area. Apparently, she had left the vehicle and called to say that she was on her way home. Her body was found 1/4 mile downstream.
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A series of weather systems brought several rounds of winter weather to South Central Texas from February 11 through February 18. The second round came on the 13th and 14th with cold air still in place in the low levels, another upper level shortwave trough moved across Texas providing lift for precipitation. The deeper atmosphere had warm air above the cold leading to a second round of freezing rain. The third round of winter weather was initiated by another upper level shortwave trough on the 14th and 15th. This system brought cooler air above the boundary layer and turned precipitation to snow. Most of the area had only snow, but there were also short periods of freezing rain in a few places. In addition to the snow, bitterly cold air and breezy winds combined to bring extreme wind chill values on the 15th. With a FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) the state of Texas DSHS has produced some fatality numbers (direct vs indirect) for this event. However there are no details provided on gender, exact location, or time of death. Direct deaths are from hypothermia. Indirect deaths are listed as deaths from falls, carbon monoxide, heating related fire, motor vehicle accidents, drowning, exacerbation of chronic illness, and frostbite. In some cases where fatality information was obtained by emergency managers, some details have been documented. Dates of deaths were placed on Feb 15 as an estimate and to be consistent of when some of the coldest temperatures occurred. In addition overall monetary losses for individual counties cannot be computed with the substantial number of insured loss claims due to water pipes bursting in homes and businesses along with monetary loss due to rolling power blackouts. Insured loss numbers are not passed onto individual NWS offices. In the more urbanized counties where population is larger, overall uninsured and insured losses likely will total in the 100s of millions of dollars. The state of Texas will likely accumulate Billions in losses with this winter event.
Tropical storm Bill moved onshore over Matagorda Island on the morning of June 16th. The center of Bill moved through Lavaca, Fayette, and Lee Counties on the 17th. The strongest recorded wind gust was 47 mph near Schulenburg in Fayette County. These winds knocked down trees and power lines there along with some other locations in Fayette County. Winds downed power lines in Lavaca County and blew the roof off an auction barn and onto power lines in Vienna. There were some small tree limbs blown down in DeWitt County. Flash flooding from heavy rain was more widespread in South Central Texas from rainfall ranging from 3.34 inches in Bastrop County to 11.50 inches in Lavaca.
A very strong cold front moved rapidly through the Texas Hill Country on the morning of December 7, reaching the IH-35 corridor near noon. Temperatures fell quickly behind the front, bringing sub-freezing conditions to Travis and Williamson Counties by early afternoon. About three hours after the freezing temperatures had arrived, a combination of light freezing rain and freezing drizzle began to fall. By evening, temperatures had fallen into the upper 20s along the IH-35 corridor and most exposed areas on bridges and overpasses were covered in a sheet of ice. At the same time, many of the less-traveled county roads and highways were becoming covered in ice. Strong, gusty winds continued through the night across the area, with the freezing precipitation ending in the early morning hours of December 8. Problems were indicated on all bridges and exposed roads, with many of the less-traveled county roads and streets also under a coating of ice. Over 500 traffic accidents were reported in Travis and surrounding counties Wednesday evening, with another 100 accidents Thursday morning. The number would probably have been much higher except that through Wednesday afternoon and evening, local authorities had strongly advised citizens to avoid travel due to the expected icy weather. Ice on power lines caused brief outages to around 18,000 Austin residents late Wednesday evening, but power was restored by midnight. Many area school cancelled classes early on Wednesday, with some still closed on Thursday. Numerous area businesses and government offices were closed on Thursday. Schools in Austin, Taylor, Pflugerville, Granger, Hutto and Manor delayed their openings Thursday morning.
Very frigid arctic air moved southward into South Central Texas on the morning of November 28th, as an upper level disturbance approached from the west. The disturbance began to produce widespread rain and showers that became a combination of sleet and snow as it fell through the cold near-surface air. Snow began falling on the morning of the 29th in western Val Verde County and spread slowly eastward into the afternoon and evening. All counties along and north of a line from Eagle Pass to Uvalde to San Antonio to Lockhart and Giddings received a mixture of the sleet and snow. Ice was reported up to an inch thick over the 27-county wintery precipitation area and hundreds of automobile accidents were reported. Most county and rural roads in the area were made dangerous or unpassable for at least a few late night and early morning hours. In addition, Interstate 10 was closed due to ice across much of Kerr and Kendall Counties. Portions of the Austin and San Antonio inter-city section of the interstate freeways were also closed at time. The precipitation began to diminish from the west shortly after midnight and by sunrise had generally ended across South Central Texas. Power outages were reported across the 27-county area, with the worst being an outage of several hours to over 20,000 customers in Bexar County. School openings on the morning of the 29th were delayed in Edwards and Hays Counties. The greatest snow accumulation was 5 inches in the Pandale area in Val Verde County. Outside of Val Verde County, the greatest snow accumulation was 2 inches in Hunt, in west Central Kerr County.
Widespread early evening showers and thunderstorms produced 2 to 3 inch rainfall amounts across the three counties, with isolated totals of up to six inches between San Marcos and Austin, caused general flash flooding over low water crossings and poorly drained areas. Dozens of rural roads were reported to have been covered by flash flooding, with the worst flooding taking place in western Travis County. Numerous high water rescues were made. Power outages were widespread across the city of Austin, but only spotty across the rest of Travis, Hays, and Williamson Counties. Considerable damage was also reported at schools in and around the Austin area. Galindo Elementary School was flooded and unable to hold class for several days. The flooding was so severe that teachers lost thousands of dollars of both personal and school property. Several buildings of Austin Community College were also reported flooded out.
As the thunderstorm complex that damaged homes and trees in Llano and Burnet Counties continued eastward, it began to take the shape of a bow echo. The resulting thunderstorm winds were measured at between 50 and 60 knots, with estimates of gusts at times near 80 knots. These winds, at time accompanied by very large hail, damaged the roofs of homes and blew down power lines between Round Rock and Pfleugerville. The large hail further damaged homes and broke windows in houses and vehicles. Nearly 300 mobile homes were damaged by the winds. Damage was also reported to the doors of a large theater complex in Pfleugerville. The storm left some 20,000 residents of Austin without power for several hours.
Bitterly cold arctic winds swept down on South Central Texas during the morning and early afternoon of December 12th. Temperatures that had warmed in many locations to the 70s plunged rapidly into the 40s and 50s shortly after the front's arrival. Northerly winds gusting to 30 and 35 mph further emphasized this dramatic temperature change. By mid afternoon, temperatures over the Texas Hill Country had fallen below the freezing mark and light rain and drizzle had begun to change into freezing rain and freezing drizzle. By the late afternoon, a thin layer of ice was reported over Hill Country bridges, overpasses and elevated highways. However, because the soils over South Central Texas had been quite warm for the previous several weeks, no accumulations on the ground were indicated until late in the evening period. The combination of freezing rain, freezing drizzle, and sleet continued to spread across the area through the late afternoon and nighttime hours, reaching the Austin area near 4 pm and the San Antonio area near 10 pm. In anticipation of the winter storm threat, many area schools and universities, as well as city and county agencies and private businesses closed down early on the afternoon of the 12th and planned to open late on the morning of the 13th. State offices in Austin also closed early. The wintery precipitation mix continued through the night and early the next morning, requiring the cancellation of several flights at both San Antonio International Airport and Austin Bergstrom International Airport. The layer of icing also forced the closing of numerous bridges and overpasses across the 25 counties involved. Late on the evening of the 12th, counties began to report widespread ice forming on roadways. Interstate 10 was closed between Kerrville and San Antonio from the evening of the 12th until the mid morning of the 13th. The city of San Antonio closed all interstates within its boundaries from shortly after midnight until mid morning on the 13th. Drivers were forced to travel on frontage roads in the mean time. By 10 am on the morning of the 13th, the freezing rain had ended over all but the extreme northeast section of South Central Texas, and by 4 pm that afternoon the last of the warnings and advisories were lifted. Storm damage generally consisted of accidents on slick roads and trees and tree limbs toppling over on power lines. Motorists were unable to travel safely over the glassy streets and roads, and vehicular accidents in San Antonio and Austin were counted in the hundreds. As the heavy weight of the ice collapsed both trees and tree limbs, power outages became widespread. The worst problems were in the Austin area where over 90,000 persons were without power during the height of the storm. San Antonio reported 20,000 without power during the worst of the event. San Marcos also reported 20,000 power outages, with nearly 8,000 outages across the area from New Braunfels and Seguin. Some of the power was not restored until 36 hours later. Although severe, this storm did not come close to the level of damage and destruction of the Winter Storm of February, 1996.
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Update on the power outages from the City of Austin: https://t.co/jvFKp81jsM
Don't worry, Austin...the power outages are under control https://t.co/aiORXNIQLM
@BenDoh @mattlargey I grew up in NY. Annual snow did not equal annual power outages.
@tedcruz Don't change the subject.Where are you? https://t.co/Lougks4tJn
Thank Goddess for gas fireplaces during ice storm power outages https://t.co/glXASRM6ih
Surviving this Texas power outage through a Winter Storm https://t.co/9MEHHi2WLZ
1st day of February spent with no heat due to power outage. It’s freezing! #texasicestorm
We need to change “Texas the lone star state state” to “Texas the power outage state”
Hooray for another TX winter storm warning with “numerous power outages possible” ell oh ell
and now I'm getting winter storm warnings about possible power outages... great start to my week
@gregpgriffin @TylerHMarkham This is basically a planned but unscheduled power outage.
Leander Police said the outage is impacting several traffic signals. https://t.co/GIw32n4rac
@austinenergy Power outage: 5:55 Power restored: 6:15 Outstanding service. Thank you!
@Jennife99766325 @kittydoormat @uma08906967 https://t.co/ry9yvaIu0O
Why is the media claiming power outages in Texas… all bs and propaganda.
UPDATE: Massive winter storm brings rolling blackouts, power outages https://t.co/wge1V7uovw
UPDATE: Weather Updates | Travel chaos, bitter cold, power outages https://t.co/tdbd5n4pWN
Anyone knew why Cedar Park had power outage, the number was much higher.
@RikHavic I most certainly did not and even if I had I would not deserve a power outage
Experienced my 1st power outage earlier at work #LivingTheDream #YOLO https://t.co/pawmA294CE
Massive power outage affecting Santa Cruz County https://t.co/twV0f9mjF4
The Best Power Outage Tools and Supplies | Wirecutter https://t.co/btMrTROesh via @wirecutter
Not as fast as though he were running from a power outage https://t.co/YO5Q6nOhuS
Here's how Americans feel about home backup power – and rising outages https://t.co/n4HplTJfPc
@StellaBeat Austin-Bergstrom International Airport today https://t.co/5vuKmmkltE
Chance of California power outages up as heat wave worsens https://t.co/RXhWUldkzN
The power was out solely due to the storms. https://t.co/ji6xfhxhxy https://t.co/N2OrwXpKdX
UPDATE: Chance of California power outages up as heat wave worsens https://t.co/v3hwfLgl6l
Chance of California power outages up as heat wave worsens https://t.co/v3hwfLgl6l
big "flipping the lightswitch every time you enter a room in a power outage" feeling
Power outages for parts of Georgetown. https://t.co/Rj5HiFm3QX
I worry for pets stuck inside during power outages when it's 110 plus degrees outside.
Power outages + dark traffic lights in East Austin. https://t.co/NNRz6uPZn7
Tesla drivers if there's an extended power outage... https://t.co/709P6zRiwV
@austinenergy Is this causing the power outages near Springdale rd?
You gotta feel bad for @FaZeClan they looked so good prior to their unfortunate power outage
@PamelaHensley22 Most likely for the hidden generators whenever the power outages start happening.
@CAL_FIRE Most garage doors can be opened even without power https://t.co/1I5KAuGe2t
Given these stats anyone know why there are power outages in DFW? https://t.co/eY5Qpz63FE
@jkornbergwall @cd_hooks 250 by the state. Buzzfeed puts it around 700 https://t.co/UJRRInVgxL
@austinenergy So why the power outages? Can someone update twitter on weekends?
I was late today but apparently we have a power outage lmao god is on my side
Seeing reports of over 4,400 power outages in Travis County. #txwx
@FrakerMonica Oh goody—maybe I’ll get a power outage as my Mother’s Day gift from Greg Abbott.
100's of people had to evacuate in downtown #Austin. Wild pictures. @KVUE https://t.co/eG47HAU4ka
FWWU: Here's how even light rain can lead to power outages. https://t.co/ME1e4xBUI6
@cityofmanor wanna tell us why we have a power outage on my block, please?
@hkuppy I feel you Kuppy, but isn't PR experiencing island-wide power outages right now?
@DMatusavage I do, too, here in Austin, because of snowstorms, tornados, power outages...
@CharityW4CTI Enough Prep for power outages and severe weather.
Power outage alert in Japan amid quake damage, cold weather https://t.co/jXmUaTnJfq
No stream tonight dealing with Tornado's touching down and power outages in and around Austin, Texas
Currently plunged into darkness cuz a the power outage.. https://t.co/xeRLoAtQrF
@justpberg @GregAbbott_TX You’ve lost your entire mind. https://t.co/Ai9P1cLjqh
(2/2) -Stay up-to-date on COVID-19 information -Report power outages. #atx311 #atx #cityinformation
@TexasGOP This is why you should vote #BetoForGovernor https://t.co/dsHveeiFRY
Here is what we know around the Austin-area: https://t.co/ELYEFuNL2a
Winter Storm Landon Has Texas Gov. Abbott Backtracking On Power Outages https://t.co/OpnXltkROw
@IBlame Goodness gracious! Thank you for this! There are far more power outages than I thought!!
Dear baby Jesus do not let us have power outages like last year. Amen
Virginia Power Outage: Grid Outage Explained https://t.co/ul1MX9TDYW
Not even a power outage going to keep us from celebrating! https://t.co/B1nipzPzow
One of the many reasons I'm leaving this shithole state: random-ass 4-second power outages.
Power outages ongoing at @pfisd this morning. https://t.co/k0BxccP6Ah
We love waking up to a power outage after a storm, doesn’t bring up bad memories at all
we had a random power outage for like two minutes and i was convinced it was the end of times
Puerto Ricans fume as outages threaten health, work, school https://t.co/OPKxLJy26l
Game was rescheduled due to weather and power outages. 11:00 kickoff this morning in Brownsville.
Slept good, woke up at a good time. Power outage. Why even BOTHER reee
So, basically…. Get ready for those Austin Energy power outages as per usual https://t.co/uH60x5l0uV
@alozano_msw I mean at least though the power is reliable https://t.co/kACptzy7oN
@LoewyLawFirm LOL we’re only one power outage away from turning this nightmare into a reality
My alarm clock was flashing, last night. Did mom unplug it, or was there a power outage, briefly?
Three Weeks After Hurricane Ida, Parts of Southeast Louisiana Are Still Dark https://t.co/W9ySP1sb1N
@KXAN_News He needs a fight to distract every time there is a power outage.
Fire Ants. Will damage electrical relay switches, which will cause power outages.
Hey @austinenergy , are you aware of a power outage in River Place?
An update on UT’s power outage map: https://t.co/oARb5sBOqR
Power outages in southeast Louisiana from Hurricane Ida may last for weeks https://t.co/1QE1l4rr4W
@default_friend Tell him about the power outages, that should do the trick.
iACast 135 – Preparing For A Power Outage https://t.co/zEifpk6TEE
@LippService @KVUE Don't forget the shame Cabo Cruz or power outage abbott bring to Texas
@GregAbbott_TX Almost 1,300 power outages so far this summer in TX. https://t.co/aZl3OdbJXH
Back live after the power outage from earlier! https://t.co/7aIkYiAq5D
Maybe I’ll keep it to burn for our next power outage thanks to @ERCOT_ISO and @GregAbbott_TX.
.@austinenergy there’s a power outage in my AirBnB in South Bend, IN. Can y’all help or nah?
@becky_brock27 Summer with a high chance of power outage due ERCOT.
@Danak65 Yeah, it’s ridiculous having power outages in this day and age.
Update on power outages caused by Friday’s storm: https://t.co/aF6080n2Nk
This is the main bill to address the Winter freeze power outage. https://t.co/tEJefUQcn6
Wait time to report power outage to @austinenergy currently > 10 minutes
@TexasTribune Wait until our next big power outage. This is a bad idea.
@Flyingcat1231 Hi, there is currently a local power outage affecting the nbn network. -Mel
@WhiteRiverEC we have a power outage at black oak mountain resort, is this an area you service?
Power outage at 9am was not how I expected my Friday to start.
⚠️ Power outage in North Austin affecting about 2 thousand customers. https://t.co/uUsZsgQzzV
i wish it would snow in austin again, the power outage sucked but the snow was lovely
I swear, if there is a power outage again, I’m walking back to Long Island
@cryptocoqui @clif_high I think the Texas power outage for one week was the version they deployed
Stream Died :( Power outage, Now internet outage. Going to cry myself to sleep.
HB 12 now up. This calls for a study into a statewide alert system for power outages.
Lunchbox Thinks The Electric Company Owes Him Money After Power Outage https://t.co/1a3jqTxFt6
there’s a power outage the one day i want to actually start my assignments
power outage again and the neighborhood is freaking out. at least it’s in the 70’s today!
@SDNTV @tplohetski @statesman Thanks. https://t.co/BHqUyCf7DK
My power keeps going in and out... that’s too many power outages in the last month for my liking
Why every state is vulnerable to a Texas-style power crisis https://t.co/1iMgRu3bnk via @voxdotcom
A power outage during a 12 hour charity stream is a first for me!!! Let's get back into it!
5 things we learned from this week’s hearings on Texas power outages https://t.co/wBFnpGVRBj
The Aftermath: Tracking the Texas Power Outage Fallout | Zpryme https://t.co/66Lk0orjrV
@zaebae36 Yeah windpower cause the Texas power outages and it also kills birds!
Analysis: After the blackouts, a whiff of the 2022 elections in Texas https://t.co/jpZlWnDdae
Travis County DA opens criminal investigation into power outages https://t.co/rvo3oR6y6m
Texas’s power outage sparked a reproductive health care crisis https://t.co/YbHqoBvz3a
@WDavidThomason @dallasnews And don't forget this one in the wee hours! https://t.co/i89CIOIEiZ
This is an informative thread on the power outages last week https://t.co/ZmWkokcdAF
Top board leaders resign after deadly Texas power outages (from @AP) https://t.co/UOSj9jzeqB
@BlueFalcon72 @TexasTribune Say again? #CancunCruz https://t.co/TxBBBFDY2b
Here are the 3 reasons the state is experiencing a power shortage. https://t.co/nN6M4ArhAB
@tldelrosso Yes! They are canceling virtual classes because there are a lot of power outages.
Might have to push back stream. Power outages expected for the next couple days.
@40AcresBuilt And the city said to expect more power outages throughout the winter storm.
Power Outage Causes Sanitary Sewer Overflow https://t.co/m0lN69nE47 via @austintexasgov
Sewer overflow in NW Austin caused by power outage at lift station https://t.co/lp7rtHmmXB
@elchefe @ReinH man i’m super bummed i missed this one stupid power outage
i wonder how the target is doing right now with this power outage
power outage and it’s supposed to get super cold tonight woooooooooooo
Winter weather leaving thousands without power in Austin area https://t.co/dxmuVPkTZ3
@BirthdaySacks power outages really bring out our latent jewish traditions
@TMobileHelp power outage in Austin TX I need more high speed hot spot pls
Sorry for no stream today! :< Had a power outage. Gonna take the day off.
If you haven't lost power yet, be prepared to https://t.co/YnRoOzyMKw
Power outage shuts down roads in @CedarParkTX @fox7austin https://t.co/I9WSLsn2NZ
@egyp7 @bigendiansmalls Stay safe! I’m already hearing of some power outages.
Will the Weeknd cause a power outage though #SuperBowlWeeknd #HalfTimeShow
GPU Mining farms are causing power outages in Iran (Rated: Positive Bias) https://t.co/XA0WLCncCE
Pandas— late start for students today, Jan. 26- due to power outage -see you at 11:30am
@JYU5H1 I just sleep. I slept through a whole damn power outage. https://t.co/Ol1gC5bpwo
Damn.. I just slept through a whole damn power outage. https://t.co/iZVCnZCcZL
Austin Energy power outage affecting more than 2,000 https://t.co/zTVoKgEXbY
First day of class... Remote learning... Time for a power outage! https://t.co/iQvm9NRAA1
@Geofutures That’s a relief. I guess power outages are very rare there?
BREAKING: NATIONWIDE POWER OUTAGE! BIG CHANGES COMING!! https://t.co/QY1lyEg4Tq via @YouTube
UPDATE: Northwest storm kills 1, causes landslide and power outages https://t.co/lPpa46UINg
Northwest storm kills 1, causes landslide and power outages https://t.co/lPpa46UINg
Burning old mail last night during the power outage was fun. https://t.co/Pwg8Pxgjrh
Jan 11 - Power Outage - Don't get me started https://t.co/xOJvN2bnVw
Snow day: power outages, icy roads and school closures https://t.co/d8EqrvMilK
@ChelseaFOX7WX Localized power outages in GTown as per friends and neighbors.
Be aware - this heavy, wet snow has caused some power outages. https://t.co/CaP5ksQLjR
More than likely, a furry little friend causes your lights to go out https://t.co/HUr3pDV30o
@Capt_Hangry Is the power outage... coming from inside the house?
The Astros offense goes quiet in ALCS loss to Rays. https://t.co/jfy0rmvotE
Expected power outages in Louisiana and neighboring states. https://t.co/jREBTeAajl
@chibigirl626 Kiké is because we gotta have a power outage before the season is over lol
Wildfires, power outages, taxes, & burglaries. #SanFrancisco is great! https://t.co/nNphGdDMbk
Glad I just replaced my UPS batteries. Yet another power outage from @oncor for no apparent reason.
Neighbours hanging out in the shared area during a power outage, covid who?
@scottbraddock Trump made fun of California and the rolling power outages
The Lake Travis Marina sustained some damage from the storms this morning. https://t.co/BKhOA3s3D6
@cattron313 AC is mandatory by law, never had a rolling power outage
power outages during a pandemic sting a little worse. can’t just go work from somewhere else. ?
UPDATE: Power outage leaves large swaths of Manhattan in the dark https://t.co/HxSzqZsUGF
UPDATE: Power outage leaves several blocks in the dark in Manhattan https://t.co/yjUT88lO38
HEADLINES: Power outage leaves several blocks in the dark in Manhattan https://t.co/yjUT88lO38
Power Outage in Manhattan LMAO. Who will deBlasio blame for this? The big apple is done
HEADLINES: Power outage hits large portions of Manhattan in New York City https://t.co/IQ2o1GXAfP
@ZackDavisson I’ve failed a college class thanks to a power outage like that.
Death toll rises, mass power outages after storm destruction. https://t.co/cwTHmJnkEI
@DempMcgee Generator also helps. Power outage on a hot day sucks.
Austin Energy has reported several outages in the city affecting customers. https://t.co/T9QS7Zb9As
@JaredFPS @aydan @NICKMERCS GG missed the last hour, power outage through storm
@austinenergy what’s the word on the power outage for riverside/faro and riverside/montopolis areas
@Chandlarger MY MAN CHANDLER GOT A POWER OUTAGE SEND PRAYERS :(
RT @wheezrcardo: STILL GOING!!! 24HR Stream!!! w/ power outage... https://t.co/qGCLusYSbC
RT @wheezrcardo: STILL GOING!!! 24HR Stream!!! w/ power outage... https://t.co/qGCLusYSbC
@RChaply @Ernst_Blofield Yeah, I'm a little surprised that it's this bad from a short power outage.
RT @wheezrcardo: STILL GOING!!! 24HR Stream!!! w/ power outage... https://t.co/qGCLusYSbC
STILL GOING!!! 24HR Stream!!! w/ power outage... https://t.co/qGCLusYSbC
Power Outage Affects 14K South Austin Households https://t.co/p27PymWxxy
Power Outage Affects 14K South Austin Households https://t.co/pd4l8HYEpR
Power Outage Affects 14K South Austin Households https://t.co/ZjCZAX6RtY
RT @cashpreston91: South Austin Power Outage?? What's going on @austinenergy ?
RT @cashpreston91: South Austin Power Outage?? What's going on @austinenergy ?
RT @cashpreston91: South Austin Power Outage?? What's going on @austinenergy ?
How long will this power outage take?! It's getting hot in here!!! @austintexasgov
This is like the second power outage this week. It’s too hot for this Austin.
Gotta love a power outage in the middle of summer. https://t.co/aAKsZGnGQj
RT @shanegannaway: power outage in south Austin https://t.co/urZ2uMQsEh
What away to wake up, thunderstorms and flickering power outages. My dogs are not happy.
@davidmweissman We got a power outage tonight!! And it's Texas... :-( https://t.co/TwUtiWO5t0
@PedernalesCoop we saw a power outage in cedar park. Can you please update on the situation?
Is there a power outage north #Austin #Texas #CedarPark area?
@GalacticLaur Lights went off in the house once. Power outage.
Nothing like a power outage ad you start making food and the sun starts going down. ?
@PedernalesCoop power outage in our neighborhood. Any updates?
Had a brief power outage for several seconds. I'll catch up in just a moment. #nascar
@hmwsgx Power Outage: Auto-save Failed (This happened a week ago.)
Just woke up to an explosion and power outage. https://t.co/3n1lfVTnoE
@PedernalesCoop power outage at Cedar Park Texas 78613. Can you please confirm??
I want to stream so bad but it’s raining so hard, that I might have a power outage, well ggs boys :|
how has there not been a power outage yet what the fuck (talking about rain not carona or APs)
three kills away from my first tactical nuke, BOOM. Power outage in austin
i wouldn’t be surprised if there was a power outage soon so i’m just preparing for the worst
25% chance in the next 11 years. Global power outage. Be prepared. https://t.co/Wf4nN38FEy
Who the fuck has a planned power outage from 7am-6pm wtf how is this fair
UPDATE: Sunny, warm afternoon after storms caused power outages https://t.co/tEtKkNpJpF
Power outages during quarantine are...something (7 hours and counting)
Just a few ATX power outages because of the storm. https://t.co/F1o4gWpKTt
I think a power outage bricked my computer and I just really need a moment
@KXAN_News there are power outages in Pflugerville, any word on that?
Worst timing for a random power outage ? @austinenergy do something pls
Reports of power outages in Pflugerville, Taylor, Florence & Round Rock. #ATX @KXAN_Weather
@BhabieBirkin If the power outage was a blessing, then the work must suck. So....
RT @statesman: NOW: UT reports power outage on campus https://t.co/3u27DVA5XK
RT @statesman: NOW: UT reports power outage on campus https://t.co/3u27DVA5XK
UT-Austin Hit With Multiple Power Outages https://t.co/8urQTuQAJX
UT-Austin Hit With Multiple Power Outages https://t.co/e97l18EzNa
UT-Austin Hit With Multiple Power Outages https://t.co/Pnc5Pjzpzt
UT-Austin Hit With Multiple Power Outages https://t.co/mEJB0rKIkx
Those idiots on spring break last week had brain power outages. https://t.co/f0PY7p7BGb
@lauriestradling we're all Guy Montag during a power outage right now https://t.co/mmSeMPV4Fv
@lindseyromain Just had a slight power outage. So, that’s not ominous.
I just got a text saying there’s a power outage in my area, power is out and now I’m hot as shit ?
@jonogrant Are you suggesting there is a power outage where you live
RT @byjayroot: Ok so now a power outage in South Austin. Anyone else?
Been on hold for ages trying to report a power outage on Washington and Lamanda! @LADWP #PleaseHelp
Yay, power outage today took out two of my monitors. Back to using just the one.
“Mandatory work from home” and “massive power outage” are not a great pairing
Power outage this morning... couldn't finish my shower, couldn't eat breakfast. I hate all this.
@Ashinthepan No major damage though? I’m only reading of power outages in the area
Power outage at my house.. the end is near. Send @reeses Peanut Butter Cups.
Avoid 2222 between Lamar and Burnet. Flashing red 4-ways due to power outage make a bad route worse.
Thank you weather and power outages for extending my vacation 2 more hours ?
Not even a power outage can slow us down! https://t.co/lkfdLJYMd1 https://t.co/jgtSuLKJcy
#StormDennis: 26 PIX UK & #EU suffer severe flooding & power outages https://t.co/ca3p7BP2ck
@rawhidevelvet Work to fix the power outage with your megawatt personality. ❤
@NVEnergy There’s a power outage in Caughlin Ranch. Is there an ETA on when it’ll be turned back on?
@WrestlingInc apparently their was an power outage. #ForTheLoveOfFootball https://t.co/uMot2OeO9O
i wish it would keep snowing!!! maybe a small power outage...
Power outage giving me ptsd this is GHETTO https://t.co/2lSuKUCQap
said this and now 2000 people have power outages from the storm ? https://t.co/3RYa1lzVBE
RT @TexasGameWarden: Today’s Job Fair event at TSU has been cancelled due to a power outage.
Today’s Job Fair event at TSU has been cancelled due to a power outage.
https://t.co/Q4G1vYIKVU PSA - capitol complex power outage #ATX
RT @KVUE: Some Downtown #Austin residents without power, officials say https://t.co/8jevi7tlhK
RT @TxCourts: Electronic filing is NOT affected by the power outage.
RT @TxCourts: Electronic filing is NOT affected by the power outage.
Some Downtown #Austin residents without power, officials say https://t.co/8jevi7tlhK
Power Outage Hits Downtown Austin Area https://t.co/igGxcbz54t
RT @UTAustinPolice: Power outage notice affecting UTA Building. Please see below.
Power outage notice affecting UTA Building. Please see below. https://t.co/O6nadKY0tP
Puerto Rico: more power outages after magnitude 6.0 earthquake https://t.co/tOKgXxcJfJ
And we are live! Let's see how long we can go before a power outage!
Power outage here in Perth. I'd better drink the beer in the fridge before it goes off!
In #SouthAfrica, #JoBurg suffers more power outages. https://t.co/Jrwde2xCz9
@mariacarter @kcur Apparently they had a power outage once...
iACast 135 – Preparing For A Power Outage https://t.co/xwWA4ZJKvC
Power outage at half time...basically a microcosm of the lions season
@Travis60AMW @elonmusk Curious if Tesla MegaPack could assist Travis AFB w/future power outages?
the power outage saga of mount colah is what fills my day currently
HEADLINES: The Latest: CEO says PG&E got complacent about power outages https://t.co/yH0AoUIsiI
@RoryPlays_ it looks like there might be more power outages. :( https://t.co/9xj2WU0cNT
UPDATE: California regulators order inquiry into power outages https://t.co/qvULasPWnv
HEADLINES: California regulators order inquiry into power outages https://t.co/qvULasPWnv
@austintexasgov power outage in Allendale at 12:15 AM and hearing lots of sirens. Related?
California agencies grapple with power outages, wind and fire https://t.co/BphHTbCcMJ
What it’s like to live through the power outage in California. https://t.co/37NrfzPztB
If there’s ever a power outage in atx I’m going to domain LV & NM
Woke up to power outage and I can’t go back to sleep because I’m actually scared ?
Here is how to survive a power outage in your home https://t.co/LBwHGQWbhw #california
RT @KXAN_News: Widespread evacuations, power outages near California fire https://t.co/zrIU6I4AvJ
Widespread evacuations, power outages near California fire https://t.co/zrIU6I4AvJ
UPDATE: Widespread evacuations, power outages near California fire https://t.co/o0hoJN5cbd
UPDATE: New evacuations, power outages near California wildfire https://t.co/u1R4lo63wA
power outage means eating taco bell by candlelight and i couldn’t imagine anything more romantic
Big storm. Power outage. Reading by lamp light. https://t.co/9VVZk4yZqS
JUST IN: Power is expected again at noon. https://t.co/fbnJtjqTwK
What a headache for many Californians. But, when compared to the threat... https://t.co/7jJIBNxbeb
RT @debraj112: California power outages highlight economic disparity https://t.co/UxehjkID2e
From Apple to wineries, businesses turn to solar in midst of power outages https://t.co/sz8F2XrFxx
What a night for a blackout! (Power outage) not personal debauchery. Sad I missed Tulsi.
RT @FractalBA: Energy Storage And Inverters To Get You Through Power Outages https://t.co/EUE9rEO6ol
Energy Storage And Inverters To Get You Through Power Outages https://t.co/EUE9rEO6ol
Fire, Floods and Power Outages: Our Climate Future Has Arrived https://t.co/YSdLdoZGkD
California's massive power outage is a wake-up call for the whole country https://t.co/8LlBVqjZjW
UPDATE: California power outages ease, first linked death reported https://t.co/XpeYJfcAPK
Energy Storage And Inverters To Get You Through Power Outages https://t.co/WMqcgu7yAY
UPDATE: ACC Riverside back open following power outage https://t.co/fXDol4H4aF
RT @cbsaustin: CLASSES CANCELLED at ACC Riverside until further notice https://t.co/yfPvxsG7f7
This is a map of planned power outages by #PGE ?⚡? https://t.co/hWwjcyoFeR
thinking of my California relatives and friends as y'all endure wildfires and power outages.
So is there cheap caviar available due to the power outage? $pcg
PG&E power shut off impacts 359K customers in Bay Area outage,https://t.co/jimWmA7pCR
I've also updated our page with it and some other links: https://t.co/WblI8cUdSO #poweroutage
Tesla is installing Powerpacks at Superchargers affected by power outages https://t.co/ezeaaGHhjh
@wintonARK Maybe because people affected by power outages are thinking about selling them?
RT @TALK1370: HEADLINES: Wind, heavy snow cause power outages, road closures https://t.co/4opAU437XF
HEADLINES: Wind, heavy snow cause power outages, road closures https://t.co/4opAU437XF
@BaldingsWorld Comes with a "100% Power-outage Accuracy Guarantee"!
@JaneOnFOX7 @fox7austin This is really bad news That the power outage was only local
There was a power outage at my campus so I get to go home early EZ Clap
@thebsub Root for Power outages that last longer than it did in New Orleans ?
@TheLINQ no power in hotel room. What's the deal? Full power outage? What's the plan ????
#moab guess we can’t stop for tacos ? bc there’s a power outage ! #boisetobrooklynbubblepoptour
UPDATE: Puerto Rico braces for rain, power outages as Dorian nears https://t.co/ft4XeMauBS
How inconvenient! Imagine the disruptions in the Whataburger machine. https://t.co/v675BexUd8
Another power outage in south west Austin. Teach me to try to be productive tonight.
@RachelBock9 Lol mine has a mute feature and it is the first thing I set after a power outage
HEADLINES: Generator issue causes London power outage https://t.co/AqXgZCk4Yi
HEADLINES: Power outage grounds flights at Southern California airport https://t.co/fKuZK6cBVn
Houston power outages SUUUCK. This happens WAY too often. Such a beautiful night, too.
2600 customers power outage in south Austin @KXAN_News @KVUE @cbsaustin
@cleaningtowels Nop. Another national power outage. Another day in that nightmare
@DanSlott Right after the power outage too. This is ridiculous.
Unplanned power outage at my house right now. https://t.co/oSzDl7GtSF
Still not update from @ATT on this power outage in South Austin. ?
@oncor what's the cause of power outage on Wnddrift in round rock? Coming back on soon?
Idk what was worse pv not have cell service that one year or this power outage ???
Nothing like repeated power outages and then the sound of sirens.
UPDATE: Storms bring tornadoes, floods, power outages across the US https://t.co/EsydF7wFcA
AMTRAK power outages cause chaos in Northeast... https://t.co/mEj1V82TY5
BBC News - Argentina and Uruguay reel after massive power outage https://t.co/VtoNcUs4vT
#Argentina and #Uruguay reel after massive power outage! https://t.co/RxPN79ve7w
Hunt for cause of massive South America power outage begins! https://t.co/b5HYEkFwzl
UPDATE: Hunt for cause of massive South America power outage begins https://t.co/qyUz2tog98
it’s nearly impossible for me to fall asleep without a fan on so this power outage really ain’t it
HEADLINES: Hunt for cause of massive South America power outage begins https://t.co/qyUz2tog98
@lalealuna Make sure to keep your freezer closed and you should be ok. https://t.co/bSRoeCzKtn
@hulu Is there a power outage because I can not #watch my Hulu? Where's the credit 4 this?
due to a power outage last night the video I had planed for yesterday will be uploaded today UwU
@soyMarisolita Everything around me is shut down bc the power outage ? been driving for 40 min
Power outage has us listening to ghost ? stories by candlelight ?!
Coke float on a rainy night, pairs well with a quick power outage. https://t.co/102T2fbLEK
Finally got a third computer screen yesterday then had a power outage that ruined everything ?
Storm Causes Power Outage for Thousands Across Central Texas https://t.co/aPubJbFlXE
Earlier today @austinenergy said nearly 10,000 customers are without power. https://t.co/TlUSkbSW32
HEADLINES: LAX flights grounded, cancelled because of power outage https://t.co/tWRWVJUWWD
California approves wide power outages to prevent wildfires https://t.co/st732nzrYL via @nbcnews
OUTAGE REPORT: About 3,300 customers without power near airport https://t.co/Ga4bWtr7HY
@NotcherBeeswax @Super70sSports worked during power outages too
TRUNEWS: Power Outage in Vero Beach, Florida https://t.co/e6hbYq6wYD https://t.co/Hrd4brkCl2
Classes canceled at an ACC Riverside building after overnight power outage https://t.co/8WIetPMK1U
@InfiniteEnergy Hi! Brief power outage in TX (78728). Any details?
Please please please let there be a power outage at work so I can go home. I don’t ask for much.
RT @helenhandbasket: Self! Do not live-tweet your power outage. Do not do it.
Storms cause some damage & power outages https://t.co/ngSH08ouSo https://t.co/9vpISuI5rj
https://t.co/71P3k91SXG Brief, flickering power outage in Hyde Park #ATX
@travhlav Because a power outage is no excuse to not be online ??? https://t.co/JfvVygktpS
Super exciting on and off power outages from these wind gusts.
Crossword by headlamp. Power outage priorities. https://t.co/3h2eNVuEsV
Thank u power outage for making us forfeit an important match :))
I’m grateful not to be part of his power outage. #atx #atxweather https://t.co/ekAffYNMgB
Power outage babyyy time to smoke sum crack and scream out my window
It’s raining over here and it caused a power outage in my subdivision. ?
RT @KXAN_News: Severe weather leads to power outages across the city https://t.co/gJAf4PPOue
Severe weather leads to power outages across the city https://t.co/gJAf4PPOue
nothing like waking up to a power outage in the middle of a thunder storm
@austinenergy what’s with the power outage at NB slaughter and 35?
Venezuela returns to 'Middle Ages' during power outages https://t.co/p46Z6YvQed
Venezuela returns to 'Middle Ages' during power outages https://t.co/nAxphMwIab via @YahooNews
Venezuela returns to 'Middle Ages' during power outages... https://t.co/7wBTWkXmh6
Live soon y’all! Just waiting for the power to come back up. Second power outage this month.. ?
?⚡️ Power outage? Remember these tips if you're using a generator. https://t.co/l83By1c3iT
Why It's So Hard to Restart Venezuela's Power Grid https://t.co/G6E1k1KvQY https://t.co/PFS9E41vXc
Socialism at work. This is what progressives want for America? https://t.co/yyKOo4CXwE
Could Venezuela's Power Outage Really Be A Cyber Attack? https://t.co/tdw4FBB0i4
UPDATE: Massive Venezuela power outage raises tensions amid crisis https://t.co/pX5IK69aaQ
HEADLINES: Huge power outage in Venezuela raises tensions amid crisis https://t.co/DPW9g1W1RS
Already tense #Venezuela plunged into darkness: https://t.co/wjDf0ecLlS
HEADLINES: Power outage reported throughout much of Venezuela https://t.co/D3xyl6ihEK
RT @KXAN_News: Power outage in Round Rock blamed on equipment failure. https://t.co/V0xrukAWgk
Power outage in Round Rock blamed on equipment failure. https://t.co/V0xrukAWgk
Where do power outage calls rank in the month of January? Watch to find out! https://t.co/YDfZdZRzvA
Anyone else experience a weird power outage for a few seconds??
RT @cbsaustin: Power outage affecting 3,000 near UT https://t.co/KJblSq4hXX https://t.co/PzZfrFrcmY
RT @cbsaustin: Power outage affecting 3,000 near UT https://t.co/KJblSq4hXX https://t.co/PzZfrFrcmY
going✈️see trixie while there is a dust storm and power outage through the whole city. ?
RT @zackshieldsFOX7: Here is why we have power outages in Bastrop County. https://t.co/n4hOVoKfGN
Here is why we have power outages in Bastrop County. https://t.co/n4hOVoKfGN
I love seeing some of the out of the box applications of #technology https://t.co/hib6OaiOFd
Crash on Highway 95 leads to power outage in #WilliamsonCounty, sheriff says https://t.co/wWcECv67sf
@GirlOnAHippo This is the kind of thinking that causes power outages.
Power Outages Across Minneapolis Leaves Thousands Without Heat... https://t.co/Ot46mhLVQb
there’s unplanned power outages all over victoria and it’s DEATH https://t.co/7ZVLZCxIS6
RT @statesman: Bluebonnet Electric responding to multi-county power outage: https://t.co/FpEzXYI39Q
RT @statesman: Bluebonnet Electric responding to multi-county power outage: https://t.co/FpEzXYI39Q
Complete power outage at our apartment in South Austin...wtf. Street lamps too.
RT @statesman: Bluebonnet Electric responding to multi-county power outage: https://t.co/FpEzXYI39Q
Bluebonnet Electric responding to multi-county power outage: https://t.co/FpEzXYI39Q
@RyanAdams Ice is my least favorite. Hard to drive, and always worried about power outages
RT @JP_BNE: @official_lesdog System failure again? Power outage at the bunker?
Power Outage FAQs
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.
Austin, Texas
| City | Austin |
| County | Travis |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 73301, 73344, 78701, 78702, 78703, 78704, 78705, 78708, 78709, 78710 |
Power been out since 120 pm today. Power needs to be restored insulin must remain at cool temp. How long before service is restored.
The Clairmont Retirement Community's resident need power. Some on oxygen. Power out since 130 pm. Help us get power restored
Power out in 78705 at 6:39 AM
Power out!
Power outage in Pflugerville