Texas, Winter Storm
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Here is a complete list of the power outages that are impacting thousands of customers in the West Texas area: MIDLAND: As of 5:30 p.m., there are 1,573 customers without power. The number of impacted customers has decreased since 5:08,
The Texas power grid system, which failed during a previous winter storm, could be put to the test this weekend as the region faces subfreezing temperatures and dangerous wind chills.
Our meteorologists are calling for WFAA Weather Alert Days across North Texas throughout the whole weekend. Keep track of school closures, power outages and more.
Many Texans are having flashbacks to the deadly winter freeze that crippled the state's isolated power grid nearly five years ago.
ERCOT, which operates the Texas power grid, has issued an advisory for "extreme cold weather" in Texas. TEXAS, USA — The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has issued an advisory for "extreme cold weather" ahead of the expected winter storm in Texas this weekend.
Changes to ERCOT, power supply facilities in Texas after catastrophic 2021 winter storm should help weather January storm.
Crews are actively working to restore power to impacted communities.
The outlook for North Texas continues to evolve, but not the threat of a half-inch of ice and potentially widespread power outages.