MLGW mobilizes crews to restore power after 100k+ outage from Memphis storms
TL;DR
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.
- MLGW provides update after storms knock out power for over 100k customers Action News 5
- MLGW: Power outages could last until Thursday after 70 mph winds hit Memphis area WREG.com
- Strong storms affect 25% of MLGW customers, power outages may linger until Thursday, officials say localmemphis.com
- Severe Weather Day declared as Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for all of Mid-South until 10 pm FOX13 Memphis
- Severe storms wreak havoc across the Mid-South, leave woman's home crushed by large tree Yahoo
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