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    Storm damage and outages across the region left in Tropical Storm Beryl’s wake

    By Christa Swanson,

    14 days ago

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    SHREVEPORT, La. ( KTAL/KMSS ) – A record-breaking number of tornado warnings were issued across the region as Tropical Storm Beryl moved into the ArkLaTex Monday afternoon.

    LIVE: Monday Beryl updates

    You can stay updated on our severe weather coverage on our app .

    NWS Watches and Warnings / Outages / Storm Damage

    The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook Monday for southwest Arkansas, northern Louisiana, eastern Texas, and southeast Oklahoma. Beryl made landfall as a category 1 hurricane this morning, bringing strong winds and a threat of flash flooding. But Beryl will likely be remembered for the number of quick spin-up tornadoes it produced; a historic 67 tornado warnings were issued across National Weather Service Shreveport’s coverage area.

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    SWEPCO warned that high winds from the storm would affect their coverage area, and they would continue to monitor the weather as it moves through the ArkLaTex.

    This is a developing story. Watches and warnings will be updated as information becomes available.

    Outages

    Over 45,000 customers across the region have lost power due to the recent storms.

    According to SWEPCO, the storm caused damage to its energy delivery system and distribution networks. At its peak, 48,831 customers lost power due to Tropical Storm Beryl. As of 5 p.m., around 14,877 SWEPCO customers are without power. Large areas throughout the region have been affected, and crews are still assessing the conditions in many places.

    Beryl knocked out power to 19 of the Deep East Texas Electric Cooperative ‘s 34 substations Monday, leaving over 30,000 customers without power. Many of the substations were repaired overnight and in the early morning hours Tuesday. Power remains out at the Martinsville, Hilltop (Shelby County, south of Center), Hemphill, Six Mile, Holly (San Augustine County), Pendleton, and Black Ankle substations.

    DETEC officials said, “Due to the amount of damage across the system, we are unable to provide an estimate for when power will be restored. Restoration will be a multi-day effort. Please make the necessary arrangements to keep your family safe.”

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    DETEC outages 5 pm 7-9-2024 (Source: Deep East Texas Electric Cooperative)

    Power has been restored to the Entergy customers in Columbia and Lafayette counties. In northwest Louisiana, around 150 Entergy customers are without power as of Tuesday evening, mainly in Webster Parish.

    Around 2,525 customers in the Bowie-Cass Electric Cooperative coverage area remain without power due to the storm across the region. Officials said that they expect to have service repaired to most, if not all, meters today, barring unforeseen circumstances.

    Choctaw Electric Cooperative restored power to all of its customers by Tuesday afternoon.

    What to do when severe weather hits: Before, during, and after the storm

    Swepco customers can check outages in their area here . For Entergy customers, check here .

    Storm Damage

    Share photos and videos of the storm damage throughout Northwest Louisiana, East Texas, and Southwest Arkansas on our site at KTALnews.com/sharepics .

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    Storm damage and flooding will be updated as information becomes available.

    Residents should not allow anyone, including pets, to go near downed power lines. Report any downed lines to local authorities, SWEPCO , DETEC , Entergy , Bowie-Cass Electric Co-op , or Choctaw Co-op , depending on your service provider.

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