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Entergy Arkansas storm update – 5/26/24, noon

Severe weather with reports of multiple tornadoes in Northwest Arkansas early this morning has caused damage and additional outages throughout the state. Currently there are approximately 22,000 customer outages. The Flippin service territory appears to have the hardest impact and has extensive damage to the transmission system. Estimated restoration times listed below may be extended as damage assessments are completed along complex terrain or if there are any additional weather impacts.

Lineworkers showcase their skills at the 2024 rodeo

Being a lineman is not easy. It’s not a job for the faint of heart. It requires both physical and mental dexterity and stamina. It’s hard work, especially during restoration efforts following a major storm, so being prepared and properly trained is essential. In addition to the rigorous training completed prior to being hired, linemen first serve as an apprentice.

Entergy Arkansas storm update – 5/9/24, 6 p.m.

Since the night of May 8, through the evening of May 9, Entergy Arkansas has restored approximately 43,000 customer outages resulting from multiple storm fronts that moved through the state. Currently there are approximately 1,430 remaining customer outages.

Entergy Arkansas storm update – 5/9/24, 11 a.m.

Entergy Arkansas has restored approximately 30,000 customer outages resulting from multiple storm fronts that moved through the state in the early morning hours on May 8 and May 9. Currently, there are approximately 1,800 remaining customer outages.

Entergy Arkansas storm update – 5/8/24, 8 p.m.

Entergy Arkansas continues to make significant progress to restore power to more than 21,053 customers impacted by severe weather in the Hot Springs and Little Rock areas. The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado touched down in Hot Springs early this morning causing significant damage around the Lake Hamilton and Lake Catherine areas. That storm cell then moved across Southwest Little Rock in the Baseline network causing damage. Currently, approximately 2,300 Entergy customers remain without power.

Entergy focuses on summer readiness

Because our customers live in areas prone to some of the most severe weather in the country, we prepare for the worst of what Mother Nature might bring. Day after day and year after year, we stand storm ready. We have a proven plan of continuous preparation, planning and training. As severe weather threatens, we monitor, mobilize and act.

Breaking ground, building safely: Entergy Arkansas recognizes Safe Digging Month

National Safe Digging Month serves as a reminder to all people who excavate or dig to call 811 at least two full business days before digging to have the approximate location of their utility lines marked. This process helps prevent injuries, property damage and inconvenient utility outages.

Breaking ground, building safety: Entergy Texas recognizes National Safe Digging Month

Stay safe by knowing where utility lines are buried – call 811 before you dig.

Breaking ground, building safety: Entergy Mississippi recognizes National Safe Digging Month

Stay safe by knowing where utility lines are buried - call 811 before you dignSpring is here and with warmer temperatures on the way, this is the prime season to start home improvement and landscaping projects. April is National Safe Digging Month and Mississippi is reminding you to call 811 before digging into your list of spring projects.

Meet the pros: Entergy Nuclear’s Laura Greer

Meet Laura Greer, an outage financial analyst at Entergy’s nuclear headquarters in Jackson, Miss.