![]() ![]() "ERCOT has to explain how millions of Texans are without power," he said. The request to the city to shed more power came as nearly 220,000 Austin homes were without energy. That's about 43% of the utilities' customer base.Īustin Mayor Steve Adler said he is frustrated and demanding answers from ERCOT. The state corporation in control of Texas' electric grid asked Austin Energy and other providers Tuesday morning to shed more power, underscoring the gravity of the on-going electricity situation, but local officials warned that doing so could mean pulling the plug on circuits used to power critical infrastructure such as hospitals and emergency response stations. However, an employee at H-E-B on South Congress said they could close earlier.įull story: H-E-B closes Austin stores amid severe winter weather ERCOT asks Austin Energy to shed more power, could mean outages for emergency services Hours at some H-E-B locations on Tuesday were supposed to be from noon until 5 p.m., according to Google. Shortly after the 2400 S. Congress Ave. location opened at noon on Tuesday, an H-E-B employee stepped outside into the cold to greet the crowd of shoppers, saying the store had not received shipments in two days. As a result, bread, eggs, tortillas and other food would be limited, she said. Hundreds of South Austin residents on Tuesday were waiting in a line stretching down South Congress Avenue to get supplies at a newly reopened H-E-B, with similar lines being reported at the grocery chain's locations across Austin. Hundreds lining up outside Austin H-E-B stores amid freeze, power outages The Clear Creek commissary will be open with limited supplies while the Warrior Way commissary will continue to be closed. Meadows Child Development Center will be available for use only by mission-essential personnel. Santa Fe Gate (currently closed due to construction).Army officials have determined that only mission essential personnel will report to work on Fort Hood on Wednesday because road conditions are likely to continue to be hazardous.Ĭontracted personnel should coordinate with their supervisors for guidance.Īll primary access gates will be open but these limited-access gates will remain closed: Wednesday night has a slight chance of snow, freezing rain, and sleet after midnight, when temperatures could sink to as low as 25. ![]() Temperatures could climb above freezing for the first time in almost a week with a high near 37. Wednesday has a slight chance of freezing rain before 9 a.m., so drivers should continue to stay off the roads. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. ![]() Temperatures will drop to as low as 20 degrees. "Scattered power outages are also occurring."Īustin's forecast for Tuesday night calls for a 70% chance of freezing rain possibly mixed with sleet, then becoming all freezing rain after 3 a.m. "Travel will remain difficult tonight as ice and snow persist on some roads and water on other roads refreezes tonight," the weather service said in a Tuesday afternoon bulletin. Travis, Williamson, Hays, Bastrop and Hays counties could see freezing rain and some sleet, forecasters said. Thursday, the National Weather Service said. showed a large band of precipitation stretching from Burnet to Fredericksburg heading into western Williamson and Travis counties.Ī winter storm warning is in effect for the Austin metro area and neighboring parts of the Hill Country until 6 a.m. Tuesday.ĭoppler radar images at 9:45 p.m. The National Weather Service reported freezing drizzle in the Interstate 35 corridor shortly after 9 p.m. Meteorologists said people should avoid travel, as roads are freezing over. update: National Weather Service meteorologists say freezing rain and sleet are starting to fall in parts of South and North Austin. Wednesday live updates: Winter storm warning, more wintry mix overnight Freezing drizzle in I-35 corridorġ1:30 p.m. Monday: What you need to know about Austin weather Monday: Day 5 of freeze, no rain until Wednesday ![]() Sunday: What you need to know about Austin weather Sunday: Snow makes 2nd visit to Austin this year Saturday: What you need to know about Austin weather Saturday: Brace for the worst on Sunday, forecaster says If you don't already, please subscribe today at /subscribenow.Īustin power outage updates: Thousands still without power throughout Central Texasįriday: Live Austin weather updates Friday: Winter storm warning in effect for Central Texas through the weekend Editor's note: The Statesman is making this story about Austin winter weather free for everyone to read as a public service. ![]()
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