MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Strong winds could down trees and powerlines as a significant storm system moves across the Gulf Coast.
Recent rains saturated the ground, which can compromise trees. Add in wind gusts up to 50 miles per hour, and you get conditions that could produce significant power outages across the Gulf Coast.
News 5 is keeping a running list of the total number of power outages and total customers affected for the following:
- Alabama Power
- Riviera Utilities
- Baldwin EMC
- Florida Light and Power
- Mississippi Power
- Singing River Electric
Alabama Power (as of 5:45 a.m.)
Total number of power outages:
Number of customers affected:
Number of outages in Mobile County: 276
Number of outages in Baldwin County: 21
Number of outages in Escambia County: 57
Number of outages in Monroe County: 61
Number of outages in Washington County:
Number of outages in Clarke County: 89
Riviera Utilities
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Number of customers affected:
Baldwin EMC
Number of power outages: 1
Number of customers affected: 472
Florida Power & Light
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Number of customers affected:
Number of outages in Escambia County:
Number of outages in Santa Rosa County:
Number of outages in Okaloosa County:
Mississippi Power
Total number of power outages:
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Number of outages in George County:
Number of outages in Greene County:
Singing River Electric
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WKRG News 5 will continue to update the story throughout the severe weather event.
