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Tips for a safe and well-performing portable generator
Consumer Reports reminds us, the best generator is one that works when you need it.
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Power outages in Wise County as winter weather hits North Texas
In Wise County, hundreds are without electricity Sunday night. The major outage is concentrated in a neighborhood between the south end of the Decatur Municipal Airport and Highway 380. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera went to the area and has more information.
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What to know about possible power shortages this winter
ERCOT has projected that Texas could see widespread power outages if the state experiences severe winter weather on par with a storm that plunged temperatures below freezing for multiple days last year.
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Some Arlington residents still without power following Friday's storm
According to a post on the City of Arlington’s X page, as of 6 p.m. Saturday, Oncor is down to 600 outages in the area.
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Two North Texas communities prepare to lose power
As we head into the hottest weekend of the year, people in two Denton County communities are preparing to lose power. To be clear — the issues are not directly connected but both are tied to the strain of a growing population and sweltering temperatures.
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Outages planned for Sanger and Argyle to conserve energy
Two North Texas towns are planning power outages to help conserve energy.
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Sanger residents avoided power outages over the extremely hot weekend
Sanger’s weekend outages are to help with the strain on the system, Argyle’s Friday outage was to allow for equipment upgrades because of extreme growth in Denton County.
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Workers prepare for the heat, while some Plano residents are left without power
Fort countless North Texans, the outdoor jobs don’t stop — even when temperatures are sizzling.
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East Texas residents brace for sweltering heat, electricity restoration still days away in some areas
East Texas residents brace for sweltering heat, electricity restoration still days away in some areas.
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ERCOT Warns of Brownouts This Summer in Forecast of Power Grid Demand
North Texas could experience brownouts this summer during extreme scenarios, according to the state’s power grid operator.
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ERCOT Reveals Summer Forecast for Power Grid's Resilience to Intense Heat
Will North Texas see brownouts this summer? The operator of the state’s power grid on Wednesday revealed its forecast on how well the state can handle extremely hot days.
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Slow Power Repairs After Winter Storm Anger Austin Residents
Nearly 20,000 customers still don’t have electricity nearly a week after a deadly ice storm crippled Austin and brought down power lines under the weight of fallen and frozen tree limbs.
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Falling Ice Poses Problems for Residents as Warmer Weather Arrives
Falling ice is a potential danger not only for people but it can damage power lines. Power problems are a big concern until warmer weather arrives. NBC 5’s Vince Sims shows us how the ice storm left some people in Irving in the dark Thursday night.
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As Texans Begin Assessing Ice-Related Damage, Experts Offer Advice for Frozen Trees
With the worst of the storm now behind them, there was a sense of relief among east Dallas neighbors Thursday afternoon as they listened to a 4-day layer of ice slowly drip away.
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North Texans Dealing With Downed Power Lines, No Electricity From Ice Storm
Four days of freezing rain in North Texas has trees coated with ice, causing limbs to break.
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Icy Tree Branch Sparks Small Fire on Arlington Neighborhood
With lingering effects of ice, city crews in Arlington responded Thursday to several calls about tree limbs in roadways.
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Oncor Reports 4,480 Outages Statewide, 100,000 Customers Without Power Thursday Night
Thousands of frustrated Texans shivered in their homes Thursday after more than a day without power, including many in the state capital, as an icy winter storm that has been blamed for at least 10 traffic deaths lingered across much of the southern U.S.
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Power Outages Possible Overnight as Tree Limbs Freeze
NBC 5’s Vince Sims explains what to do if tree limbs fall onto your property during an ice storm.
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Power Outage Concerns Grow Across North Texas
As more rain comes in, residents are preparing for power outages that are due to ice accumulation on local power lines, not the state power grid.
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What to Do If Power Lines Come Down in Your Neighborhood
All eyes are on power lines Thursday, here are some tips on what to do if ice accumulation brings down power lines.