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⚡️ Let’s rewind to the 90s... the moment Austin Energy first flipped the switch! ➡️ AustinEnergy.com/about/history #FlashbackFriday

Stop by the Austin Energy table to pick up a free solar power bank and learn helpful info to plan ahead for extreme weather. 👉 @AustinHSEM Emergency Preparedness Pop-Up 📅 Wednesday, March 18 🕒 3-6PM 📍Windsor Park Branch Library, 5833 Westminster Dr. ReadyCentralTexas.org

Based on the forecast for today Tuesday, March 17 and the increased wildfire risk for the Austin area, Austin Energy is taking additional safety precautions by activating its enhanced powerline safety settings. More info at austinenergy.com/alerts

Cold weather shelters will open overnight Monday, Mar. 16. Go to One Texas Center (OTC), 505 Barton Springs Road from 6-8pm to register for overnight shelter. More information at AustinTexas.gov/Alerts or call the Cold Weather Shelter Hotline: 512-972-5055. (1/2)

Based on today’s forecast and the National Weather Service’s Red Flag Warning for the Austin area, Austin Energy is taking additional safety precautions by activating its enhanced powerline safety settings. More info at austinenergy.com/alerts

⚡️ Austin Energy has increased the incentives amounts for residential customers to join our Power Partner program, which helps manage energy demand during peak periods and supports grid reliability. ➡️ For more details & to enroll in Power Partner, visit: AustinEnergy.com/PowerPartner

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Texas until 2 AM CDT

🍃 Si hay ráfagas de viento de más de 30 mph, nuestros equipos no se subirán a las plataformas elevadoras hasta que los vientos se calmen. ⛈️ Si hay relámpagos, nuestros equipos no trabajarán en la zona.

Así es como nuestros equipos trabajan durante tormentas: ☔ Si está lloviendo, seguirán trabajando. No importa si se trata de lluvia ligera o un aguacero torrencial. ⬇️

Storms are possible tonight with threat of hail, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes. High winds, lightning and broken tree limbs can cause localized outages, and our crews are ready to respond. Here’s how our crews work through stormy conditions: ⬇️

Attention South-Central Texas: severe storms capable of producing large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes will likely form this afternoon. The strongest storms will be over the Edwards Plateau and western Hill Country. Have multiple ways to receive warnings. #txwx

Potentially heavy rain is predicted today from 6pm through tomorrow morning. Please stay off the roads during bad weather, whenever possible. If you must drive, check ATXFloods.com for road closures. Never drive around barricaded roads. Turn Around, Don't Drown!

An upper level disturbance & cold front will move across our area late today through Wednesday. This will bring showers and storms. Severe storms & heavy rains are possible with the greatest chances over the Edwards Plateau and Hill Country. All modes of severe storms possible.

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An upper level disturbance and cold front will move across South Central Texas Tuesday evening through early Wednesday morning. Showers and thunderstorms will accompany this system. Strong to severe storms and locally heavy rains with flooding are possible.

• Regístrese para recibir alertas de cortes por mensaje de texto: austinenergy.com/alerts • Mantenga su teléfono cargado • Reportar apagones 512-322-9100

Los fuertes vientos, los relámpagos y las ramas rotas de los árboles pueden causar apagones localizados. Manténgase preparado con nuestras herramientas: • Mapa de apagones: outagemap.austinenergy.com

High winds, lightning and broken tree limbs can cause localized outages. Stay prepared with our tools: • Outage Map: outagemap.austinenergy.com • Sign up for Text Outage Alerts: austinenergy.com/alerts • Keep your phone charged • Report outages to 512-322-9100