News Summary
New Orleans faced significant power outages as severe storms struck the area, impacting over 11,000 Entergy customers. The storm brought heavy rain, lightning, and winds, leading to widespread disruptions. The Gentilly neighborhood was one of the hardest-hit, with thousands without power. Entergy crews are mobilizing to restore service, while flood advisories were issued due to expected rain. Local residents are urged to stay safe as emergency teams continue to monitor the situation and address potential further disruptions.
New Orleans experienced significant power outages as severe storms rolled through the area on Wednesday night, affecting over 11,000 Entergy customers. As of 11:15 p.m., nearly 3,000 customers continued to be without power, according to the Entergy outage map.
The storm, which included heavy rain, lightning, and winds of up to 50 mph, led to numerous neighborhoods in New Orleans reporting outages. One of the hardest-hit areas was Gentilly, where over 2,000 customers experienced a blackout just before 8 p.m. Following that, additional outages were reported in Mid-City, contributing to a peak total of over 11,100 customers without power at 8:33 p.m.
Alongside the outages in New Orleans, approximately 700 Entergy Louisiana customers in Jefferson Parish and 37 Cleco customers in Covington also faced similar disruptions. Entergy indicated that the outages were believed to be storm-related, with crews mobilizing in response to restore service as quickly and safely as possible.
By 10:30 p.m., reports indicated that almost half of those affected by the outages had their power restored. The intense thunderstorms that swept through the city brought not only strong winds but also significant rainfall that prompted concerns over street flooding.
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a flood advisory for the New Orleans metro area shortly after 8:30 p.m., predicting estimated rainfall amounts of 1-2 inches. Areas warned about possible minor flooding included New Orleans, Metairie, Marrero, Harvey, and the surrounding regions. The storms were forecasted to taper off by around 10:30 p.m.
Local residents faced challenging conditions as the storms progressed, with reports of flooding and hazardous driving conditions. The mobilization of Entergy’s crews emphasized the urgency in addressing the outages caused by the severe weather, as safety and rapid restoration of service remained a top priority.
This severe weather event is a reminder of the power of nature and its ability to disrupt daily life in urban areas like New Orleans. The combination of lightning, heavy downpours, and strong winds made conditions treacherous for those on the road and created challenges for emergency services and utility teams working to restore normalcy.
As of the most recent updates, emergency teams continued to monitor the situation and provide assistance as needed, while residents were urged to stay safe and be prepared for potential further weather disturbances in the coming days.
As storms continue to impact various locations, communities may need to work collaboratively to address any further challenges posed by the weather and ensure that support is available for those affected by the outages.
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