Tag Archive for: 2-2-22 Winter storm

Entergy Arkansas Winter Storm Final Update – 2/5/22, 7 p.m.

The winter storm this week caused service interruptions to Entergy Arkansas customers as a result of ice accumulations and cold weather damage to equipment. About 3,000 personnel worked this storm restoration effort. As of 5:00 p.m., crews and resources are working into the night to restore outages to the remaining 1,000 customers as quickly and as safely as possible, while practicing social distancing measures needed during the COVID-19 pandemic. We expect all customers who can safely receive power to be restored by midnight tonight with a potential for a few isolated outages to carry into tomorrow. Outages with extensive damage in the Helena area are expected to be restored no later than 11:00 p.m. Sunday, February 6.

Entergy Arkansas Winter Storm Update – 2/5/22, 10 a.m.

nnnnAs of 10:00 a.m., 93% of customers who lost power during the winter storm have been restored, and approximately 1,600 remain without power. Hazardous driving conditions remain in parts of the state and may slow restoration. We have the people, crews and resources working to restore outages as quickly and as safely as possible, while practicing social distancing measures needed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Most customers are estimated to be restored by 3:00 p.m. today. Outages in the Helena area are expected to be restored no later than 11:00 p.m. Sunday, February 6. As ice on tree limbs melt, the limbs sometimes cause more damage when returning to their normal position, possibly causing additional damages to equipment.

Entergy Arkansas Winter Storm Update – 2/4/22, 6 p.m.

As of Friday at 5:00 p.m., 85% of customers impacted from the storm have been restored, 2,872 remain without power. Precipitation from the winter storm that impacted the state has ended; however hazardous and treacherous driving conditions remain in parts of the state and may slow restoration. We have the people, crews and resources working to restore outages quickly and safely, while practicing social distancing measures needed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the additional safety measures our crews must take, restoration may take longer, especially where there are widespread outages. Most customers are estimated to be restored by noon Saturday February 5. For additional inclement weather tips and storm updates visit www.entergy.com/stormcenter.

Entergy Arkansas Winter Storm Update – 2/4/22, 11 a.m.

As of Friday at 11:00 a.m., 80% of customers impacted from the storm have been restored, 4,424 remain without power. Precipitation from the winter storm that impacted the state has ended with some very light snow flurries; however hazardous and treacherous driving conditions remain in parts of the state and may slow restoration. We are working to ensure we have the people, crews and resources ready to respond to outages quickly and safely, while practicing social distancing measures needed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the additional safety measures our crews must take, restoration may take longer, especially where there are widespread outages. Most customers are expected to be restored by the end of the day Friday. For additional inclement weather tips and storm updates visit www.entergy.com/stormcenter.

Entergy system winter storm update – 2/4/22, 9 a.m.

The winter storm that affected a large portion of the U.S. and moved across parts of our service territory caused more than 25,000 power outages for our customers in Arkansas and parts of Mississippi.

Entergy Arkansas Winter Storm Update – 2/3/22, 6 p.m.

A winter storm impacted the state producing widespread damage, causing 15,291 customer outages at peak on Thursday morning February 3, 2022. As of 6 p.m., 44% of customers impacted from the storm have been restored today. The highest precipitation of snow and sleet has been across the northern and western areas, ice impacted the eastern areas of the state. Entergy Arkansas continues to monitor the weather as this type of precipitation can create problems for an electric system, making for hazardous or treacherous driving conditions, slowing restoration. We have the people, crews and resources available to restore outages quickly and safely, while practicing social distancing measures needed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the additional safety measures our crews must take, restoration may take longer, especially where there are widespread outages. Restoration times are being made available as damages are determined and road conditions improve in the most impacted areas. For additional inclement weather tips and storm updates visit www.entergy.com/stormcenter.

Entergy system winter storm update – 2/3/22, 9 a.m.

The winter storm moving through our service area is affecting power delivery to customers in Arkansas and parts of Mississippi.

Entergy Arkansas Winter Storm Update – 2/3/22, 9 a.m.

Today a winter storm producing precipitation is impacting the state throughout the day with winter weather, including significant snow/sleet and ice accumulations. East and southeast Arkansas is expected to have the greatest ice accumulation. The highest precipitation of snow and sleet will be across the northern and western areas of the state. Entergy Arkansas has been closely monitoring weather forecasts as this type of precipitation can create problems for an electric system and make for hazardous or treacherous driving conditions, slowing restoration. We are prepared for severe weather and working to ensure we have the people, crews and resources ready to respond to outages quickly and safely, while practicing social distancing measures needed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the additional safety measures our crews must take, restoration may take longer, especially where there are widespread outages. Restoration times may be unavailable until this weekend depending on damages and road conditions in the most impacted areas. 

Entergy Arkansas Prepping for Winter Storm; Outages Likely

As Winter Storm Landon rapidly closes in on the state, Entergy Arkansas encourages customers to prepare for outages due to freezing rain and ice accumulation likely to affect the service area.

Entergy Arkansas Winter Storm Update – 2/2/22, 7:30 p.m.

As the winter air begins whipping across the state, Entergy crews are staged and ready to respond when it’s safe.