MLGW mobilizes crews to restore power after 100k+ outage from Memphis storms

Memphis Light, Gas and Water says more than 100,000 customers lost power after a Bow Echo storm hit Memphis and Shelby County, with peak outages near 130,000. Crews—including 30 contractor teams—are assessing damage and prioritizing hospitals, water treatment, and sewer facilities, aiming for a multi-day recovery and most customers expected to be restored by Thursday evening, per early assessments; the City of Germantown and Olive Branch reported related outages and downed trees.