Entergy Texas storm update – 5/27/25, 5 p.m.

THE WOODLANDS, TX -- Entergy Texas successfully restored power to more than 70% of customers who lost power following a combination of extreme winds, heavy rain and lightning in Southeast Texas Tuesday morning. As of 4:30 p.m., approximately 8,000 customers are without power, down from a peak of 31,760 customer outages across the Entergy Texas service area at 3:45 a.m. Tuesday. Damage assessments are complete, and the majority of impacted customers are expected to be restored by midnight with the exception of customers in the most heavily impacted areas like Montgomery and Jefferson counties.

Entergy Texas’ restoration workforce, including lineworkers, damage assessors, vegetation workers, support personnel and more than 300 additional resources will continue working around the clock, including throughout the night, to safely turn the lights back on for all remaining outages.

Entergy Texas preforms storm preparations year-round – from inspections and vegetation management to training and industry collaboration. With hurricane season starting on June 1, the company encourages its customers to prepare for storms as well. Learn how to make an emergency kit and get important severe weather safety tips on the Entergy Storm Center.

Staying informed before, during and after a tropical system strikes is just as important as making personal storm plans. Here’s how you can stay up to date on Entergy Texas’ preparations and restoration efforts:

• Download the Entergy App at entergyapp.com. Customers can use the app to report outages or check on the status of power at their home or business.

• Entergy’s View Outages website includes maps that show where outages are located and gives information about restoration progress.

• Register for outage text alerts through myEntergy. Customers should update their notification preferences to participate in text alerts. Customers also can sign up for text messages about storm and restoration efforts by texting REG to 36778.

• The Entergy Storm Center website has storm safety, preparation and restoration information that is updated throughout the day.

• Operation: Storm Ready Guide is a free downloadable guide that helps customers plan and prepare for weather emergencies.

• Social media plays an important role in keeping customers informed. Follow Entergy Texas on Twitter at @EntergyTX and Facebook.com/EntergyTX.