SHREVEPORT, La. - Severe storms moved through the Ark-La-Tex late Friday, causing extensive damage â including downed poles and lines â to SWEPCOâs electric system and leaving approximately 19,300 customers without power.
At 10:30 a.m. Saturday, approximately 9,500 customers were without power, including 1,500 in Louisiana, 4,700 in Arkansas and 3,400 in Texas.
The following are estimated times of restoration. Estimates are for 95% of customers who can take power. Many customersâ power will be restored sooner.
Natchitoches and Leesville â 5 p.m. Saturday, April 10
Shreveport and Haughton â 8 p.m. Saturday, April 10
Southwest Arkansas and East Texas â 10 p.m. Sunday, April 11
SWEPCO and contractor crews continue to assess damage and restore power as safely and quickly as possible.