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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Power outage planned in Plaquemine for early morning hours of Father's Day
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A scheduled six-hour power outage on Father's Day will impact all City of Plaquemine utility customers. Entergy Louisiana told city officials that the outage will be from midnight to 6 a.m. June 15. Crews will be changing out equipment at a substation that powers the city. According to local leaders, the city doesn't get its electrical power from Entergy but uses the company's transmission lines and substation to get power. Officials encouraged residents to make appropriate plans ahead of the planned outage. Entergy suggests: Turning off electronic devices and appliances until five minutes after service is restored. Checking batteries in flashlights. Turning the fridge thermostat to its coldest setting and keeping the doors closed. Notify alarm companies if needed. How to keep Entergy bills low while staying cool this summer Video appears to show escaped New Orleans inmate Antoine Massey pleading case Trump team emphasizes immigration in Boulder response Pop-Tarts brings back 'fan-favorite' flavor after 6-year hiatus Power outage planned in Plaquemine for early morning hours of Father's Day Secret recording leads to Fla. child trafficking victim's rescue after sister calls 911: sheriff Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Daily Mail
27-05-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mail
Over 150,000 Americans without power in the South
Over 150,000 Americans were still in the dark after the Memorial Day weekend as severe storms knocked out power in the South. In Texas alone, there were more than 125,000 people without power Tuesday morning, mainly in the Houston area. Power issues also struck Louisiana and Mississippi over the weekend, leaving several thousand homes still without power after the long weekend. In Houston, severe thunderstorms and heavy rain battered the area, disrupting power throughout southeast Texas. As many as 200,000 Texans lost electricity during the storm, with the majority still waiting for local power companies to repair the damage. In Louisiana, over 100,000 spent the Memorial Day weekend in the dark after electrical company Entergy Louisiana intentionally turned off power to many customers in the New Orleans area Sunday afternoon. More severe thunderstorms are still in the forecast for southern Texas on Tuesday, with AccuWeather predicting hail, flash flooding and possible tornadoes moving throughout the day. The worst storms will likely hit the Austin and San Antonio areas Tuesday night, about 200 miles west of Houston. At the same time, severe storms are still in the forecast for both Louisiana and Mississippi, where power issues are still being reported. Texas power company Oncor posted on X that, 'Teams remain focused on restoring power as quickly and safely as possible to all who can safely receive power.' Oncor services more than 13 million people in Texas. They're asking anyone who sees a downed power line due to the storm to keep family and pets away from it and contact 911 immediately.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Sunshine returns for Memorial Day ahead of a stormy few days
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Finally quieting down following isolated thunderstorms throughout your Sunday morning and afternoon. Rest of the day should be good to check out the remaining hours of the this year's New Orleans Greek Festival: Even Memorial Day on Monday is looking good! Most of us should reach the 90-degree mark, but if you plan on doing anything outside please know that the heat index will be pushing triple digits so stay hydrated, limit your time outdoors during peak hours and wear sunscreen. Something else to be mindful off for Monday is that the winds will start picking up early on paving the way for a rather gusty afternoon. Most Memorial Services will be able to carry on as normal in the AM hours, but events planned later in the day will need to make sure flags and other items are properly secured. Here are some of the wind gusts that our area could see: As for your Tuesday, storms will make a return putting us at a MARGINAL RISK for severe weather particularly for damaging wind gusts and the chance to see hail. Here is a map showing the exact areas to possibly be impacted:Palou wins first career Indy 500 in thrilling finish Sunshine returns for Memorial Day ahead of a stormy few days Husband, wife each lose an arm while locked together during deadly Kentucky tornado These school districts have the best teachers in America, new report says Entergy Louisiana shares cost-saving tips Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Power outages in, near Baton Rouge due to severe weather
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Dangerous winds and strong storms in the Baton Rouge area left thousands without power Tuesday. The National Weather Service said Baton Rouge was placed under an enhanced risk for severe weather Tuesday afternoon with high winds that could blow loose outdoor objects and make driving on the roads difficult. East Baton Rouge Parish has over 3,000 outages for Entergy Louisiana customers and over 4,000 for DEMCO customers as of after 4:30 p.m. Thousands of outages for DEMCO customers are reported in East Feliciana and St. Helena parishes. Click here to see the outage map for DEMCO. Click here to see the outage map for Entergy Louisiana. New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras Day with costumes and revelry despite weather concerns Florida man swallows $769K in stolen jewelry from Tiffany & Co.: police Jimmy John's is giving out free sandwiches. Here's how to redeem the limited-time deal New Orleans Saints release running back Jamaal Williams In shift, hard-line conservatives signal openness to stopgap to avert shutdown Power outages in, near Baton Rouge due to severe weather Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
