Power Outages and Winter Weather in North Texas

Power Outages in North Texas: Update

12:22 p.m. Feb. 19, 2025: This story was updated with new information.

Just over 5,000 people were without power in Dallas and Tarrant counties on a chilly Wednesday morning. However, the number of affected households had significantly decreased by noon.

Power Outage Updates in Dallas and Tarrant Counties

Tarrant County, which initially had 2,700 customers without power as of 10 a.m., had dropped to under 400 affected households just two hours later.

Outages by County in North Texas

Most other counties around North Texas had fewer people without power, according to the Oncor outage map. The largest outages in Dallas County were in:

• West Oak Cliff near Dallas College’s Mountain View campus, with about 780 affected customers
• Old East Dallas near downtown, with about 700 affected customers

Update on Outage Resolutions

As of noon, the Old East Dallas outages appeared to be resolved, while the west Oak Cliff outages were ongoing. Power was expected to be restored to those customers by 2:30 p.m.

Winter Weather in North Texas

These outages come as North Texas is experiencing the coldest wind chills of the year.

Weather Conditions in North Texas

Early Wednesday, the region saw temperatures in the teens and wind chills in the negatives, according to the National Weather Service’s Fort Worth office. Light snow also began falling around 2 a.m. and flurries continued across the region into the midmorning.

Only trace amounts of precipitation were accumulating, per the weather service.

Conclusion

The power outages in Dallas and Tarrant counties have been significantly reduced, with most areas experiencing minimal or no outages. However, the winter weather in North Texas continues to be frigid, with temperatures in the teens and wind chills in the negatives. Residents are advised to take necessary precautions to stay safe and warm during this cold snap.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many people were affected by the power outages in Dallas and Tarrant counties?
A: Just over 5,000 people were initially affected, but the number had decreased significantly by noon.

Q: Which areas in Dallas County experienced the largest outages?
A: West Oak Cliff near Dallas College’s Mountain View campus and Old East Dallas near downtown were the most affected areas.

Q: When can I expect my power to be restored?
A: Power is expected to be restored to customers in west Oak Cliff by 2:30 p.m.

Q: Why are there power outages in North Texas during this winter weather?
A: The power outages are a result of the extreme cold weather, which is causing power lines and equipment to malfunction.