DALLAS (Oct. 29, 2021) – Oncor employees and contractors worked through the night to restore power to nearly 100,000 customers after a severe wind storm, which lasted throughout the day Thursday, caused extensive outages in DFW and the Eastern portion of our service territory.

The 50 to 60 mph wind gusts eventually dropped below 20 mph late in the evening. Winds are expected to pick up slightly later today with peak winds expected to top out at 40 mph from noon to 4 p.m.

Resources – including contractors from Alabama, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Missouri – continue to work in areas impacted by the wind storm, including DFW and communities in Lufkin, Tyler, Temple and Killeen.

The wind gusts toppled trees causing branches and flying debris to significantly damage poles and electric equipment.

Oncor urges customers to please keep these safety tips in mind:

If you see a downed power line, leave the area and call 9-1-1. In addition to the downed line potentially being electrified, anything touching the power line, such as a tree branch, could also be electrified. Do not touch the power line or anything else touching it. It may not look dangerous, but it could still be.

Do not attempt to remove debris and tree limbs from areas near power lines. The debris may be concealing a live wire or downed power line, a risk that could potentially injure or even kill you.

Keep an emergency kit handy. The kit should include a flashlight, battery-powered or crank radio, bottled water and extra batteries if needed. Check out www.oncor.com/safety for a storm safety kit diagram.

Exercise extreme caution if using candles during a power outage. Always keep candles away from flammable objects and never leave them burning unattended.

Think about your safety and comfort. Go to a friend or family member’s home or a public location like a library that has power.

If you need immediate, emergency help, call 9-1-1​