Severe storms, tornadoes hit South, complicates SWEPCO restoration

U.S. National Weather Service flood watch remains in effect for southwest Arkansas and northeast Texas, which could impact restoration efforts.

(KTAL/KMSS) — At approximately 3 p.m. till 6:31 p.m., on Friday, severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and hail moved across the south, significantly impacting residents in southwest Arkansas and northeast Texas.

Meteorologist Todd Warren says there is a tornado watch for the Ark-La-Tex and Oklahoma area, and some residents have reported golf ball-sized hail concentrated around Cass County, Texas.

If you see downed lines, what should you do?

SWPECO says, “Don’t touch it or anything near it. Even telephone or cable lines can become energized. Keep yourself and others as far away as possible and call 911 or SWEPCO immediately at (888) 218-3919.”

To view the outage map, visit swepco.com. You can submit photos or videos. Click here.

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