Tens of thousands of residents in central and southern Indiana are still without power days after severe thunderstorms swept through the area. As more thunderstorms are expected throughout Saturday, the National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a warning for severe weather in the evening hours, particularly in areas southwest of Indianapolis stretching from the Indiana-Illinois border to the Seymour area.
Brad Herold, a hydrometerological technician with the National Weather Service, emphasized the importance of being weather aware during the evening hours due to the slight risk of severe weather in the mentioned areas.
The power outages began on Thursday after severe weather caused significant damage to homes and the electric transmission system. As of Saturday morning, Indianapolis and Marion County reported just over 24,000 customers without power. AES Indiana, the power company serving the area, tweeted that despite storms overnight, crews have made progress in restoring power to some areas.
In Bloomington and Monroe County, about 9,000 customers are still without power as of Saturday morning. Duke Energy, the power company in the area, reported significant damage to their electric transmission system, including power lines and structures. Liz Irwin, Duke Energy’s government and community relations manager, stated that additional workers have arrived in Monroe County to assist with power restoration efforts.
In Terre Haute and Vigo County, more than 35,000 customers remain without power as of Saturday morning. Duke Energy is working to restore power in the area.
Residents are advised to stay updated on weather conditions and take necessary precautions during the evening hours. The power companies are working diligently to restore power to affected areas, but the process may take time due to the extent of the damage.
For more information or assistance, residents can contact the reporter at 317-779-4468.
How many customers in Indianapolis and Marion County are still without power as of Saturday morning?
Thousands Still Without Power in Central and Southern Indiana
Severe thunderstorms wreaked havoc on central and southern Indiana, leaving tens of thousands of residents without power for several days. Unfortunately, there is more bad weather on the horizon, as the National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a warning for severe weather in the evening hours, particularly in areas southwest of Indianapolis, extending from the Indiana-Illinois border to the Seymour area.
Brad Herold, a hydrometerological technician with the National Weather Service, stressed the importance of remaining vigilant during the evening hours in these mentioned areas due to the slight risk of severe weather.
The power outages began on Thursday, causing significant damage to homes and the electric transmission system. As of Saturday morning, over 24,000 customers in Indianapolis and Marion County are still without power. Despite storms overnight, AES Indiana, the power company servicing the area, tweeted that progress has been made in restoring power to some areas.
In Bloomington and Monroe County, approximately 9,000 customers are still experiencing power outages as of Saturday morning. Duke Energy, the power company in the area, reported significant damage to their electric transmission system, including power lines and structures. Liz Irwin, Duke Energy’s government and community relations manager, mentioned that extra workers have arrived in Monroe County to assist with the efforts to restore power.
Meanwhile, in Terre Haute and Vigo County, over 35,000 customers remain without power as of Saturday morning, and Duke Energy is actively working to bring back electricity to the area.
Residents are strongly advised to stay updated on weather conditions and take necessary precautions during the evening hours. While power companies are working tirelessly to restore power to affected areas, the extent of the damage means that the process may take some time.
For further information or assistance, residents can contact the reporter at 317-779-4468. Stay safe!
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