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Following Beryl's exit from the ArkLaTex region early Tuesday morning, SWEPCO crews have made significant progress. Power has been restored to 99 percent of customers affected by the extreme weather event.  

The National Weather Service confirms at least five tornadoes touched down as Beryl curned across the ArkLaTex. More confirmed tornadoes are likely, as assessments continue. 

Power successfully restored to approximately 80% of customers

Beryl caused significant damage to SWEPCO’s energy delivery system and distribution networks with homes and businesses damaged. A familiar scene across the ArkLaTex included roofs removed, trees downed, and power lines snapped as severe weather moved through the ArkLaTex on Monday, July 8.  

Major Restoration Effort is Underway

Texans may be able to get help to pay summer cooling bills until funds are depleted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Arkansans can get help to pay summer cooling bills beginning July 8through September 30, or until funds are depleted on a first-come, first-served basis.

With ongoing confirmed tornadoes across the ArkLaTex service area, there have been impacts to our energy delivery system. As a result, additional outages could occur until SWEPCO’s transmission system is stabilized. Customers should prepare to be without service for an extended period. Our teams will be working as soon as possible to safely get the power restored. 

SWEPCO is lending a helping hand to their sister utility company, AEP Texas, in preparation for Beryl’s landfall on Monday.

A stretch of high temperatures across our service territory is underway. As a result, air conditioners may be working hard to keep homes cool, which increases energy use and electric bills.