Thousands of East Texans without power after Friday nightâs storms
Power is out in some areas. (Source: WALB)
By Gary Bass | April 10, 2021 at 12:04 PM CDT - Updated April 10 at 12:04 PM
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Crews are in the process of restoring power to thousands of customers all over Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana after a strong storm system blew through the area Friday night.
The Southwestern Electric Power Company took a hard hit.
âSevere storms moved through the Ark-La-Texas late Friday, causing extensive damage â including downed poles and lines to SWEPCOâs electric system and leaving approximately 19,300 customers without power,â a press release stated. âAt 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.â