pdate 11:35 p.m. – We are starting to see outages pop up in the northern part of the TVEV service area as severe storms make their way through. Crews will be responding as soon as it is safe to do so.

Follow outage restoration progress at outages.tvec.net.

A strong storm line moves into TVEC’s service area tonight. Here’s what to expect

⚠️ Key Takeaways:

  • Damaging wind gusts of 70–80 mph are anticipated in Kaufman, Van Zandt, Hunt, Henderson, and Anderson counties.
  • Brief tornadoes and large hail are also possible in stronger storm cells.
  • Stay alert, charge your devices, secure outdoor items, and be ready to take shelter.

🛡️ Member Safety Tips

  1. Secure loose outdoor items (e.g., patio furniture, trampolines, grills).
  2. Charge essentials like: phones, flashlights, and emergency radios.
  3. Prepare a safe shelter location, preferably an interior space without windows.
  4. Avoid downed power lines—report them and steer clear; treat as energized.

Why High Winds Can Knock Out Power – And What We’re Doing About It

When strong storms roll through, one of the biggest threats to reliable electricity isn’t just rain or lightning, it’s the wind. Gusts of 60 to 80 mph (or more) can bring down trees, snap poles, and tangle power lines in seconds.

So why does wind cause so much trouble? High winds can:

  • Break tree limbs or uproot whole trees into power lines
  • Knock down poles or damage crossarms and transformers
  • Push debris into electrical equipment, causing faults or fires
  • Make it unsafe for crews to work until winds subside

 At Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative, we work year-round to reduce the risk:

  • Right-of-Way Maintenance – Our team clears vegetation around power lines to reduce tree-related outages.
  • Pole Inspections & Upgrades – We inspect and replace aging poles and hardware to maintain a strong infrastructure.
  • Smart Grid Technology – Our automated meters and switching help identify outages faster and isolate problems more efficiently.
  • 24/7 Crew Readiness – When storms are expected, our crews are on standby, ready to respond the moment it’s safe.

While we can’t stop the wind, we can work to stay one step ahead. And when the lights do go out, you can count on TVEC to get them back on—safely and quickly.

🌬️ Stay safe, and always report downed lines or outages via SmartHub or by calling 800-967-9324.

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