Austin, October 23, 2025
News Summary
Severe thunderstorms in the Austin area have left over 65,000 customers of Austin Energy without power. While some neighborhoods have had power restored, significant outages persist across the city. High winds, hail, and lightning have contributed to the damage. The National Weather Service has issued continued warnings, and residents are advised to prepare for intensified storms and possible flooding.
Austin
Severe thunderstorms in the Austin area have resulted in widespread power outages affecting over 65,000 customers of Austin Energy. As of the 3:30 p.m. update, power had been restored to all customers in the Brentwood and Northwest Hills neighborhoods, although the investigation into the cause of the June 8 outages is ongoing.
Earlier reports indicated nearly 5,000 Austin Energy customers were without electricity in Central and Northwest Austin due to multiple outages. Currently, Austin Energy is managing 174 active outages, with the most significant interruptions recorded near UT Austin, west of Mopac at Lake Austin Boulevard, and in the Brentwood area. There is currently no estimated time of restoration for the remaining outages related to the severe storms impacting the region.
Conditions leading to these outages included high winds, hail, and lightning, which have caused significant damage to electrical infrastructure and broken tree limbs in various locations. Austin Energy has activated emergency procedures to swiftly assess the system and respond to the severe weather challenges.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning that remains in effect until 9:30 p.m. for north central Caldwell County, southeastern Travis County, and central Bastrop County. The NWS warned of tennis-ball-sized hail and wind gusts pushing up to 60 mph from the storms. A secondary line of storms is making its way through Central Texas, prompting previous warnings for Llano and Burnet counties.
By 6:30 p.m., another severe thunderstorm was noted near Austin, moving southeast at 35 mph and carrying warnings for potential baseball-sized hail. Residents in the Austin metro area are advised to prepare for intensified storms between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. tonight, with officials escalating the storm threat to a LEVEL 2 severe weather day as conditions become increasingly favorable for severe weather.
With localized heavy rainfall predicted, flooding may occur along roads in the area. Overall storm development is expected to begin in the Hill Country, advancing throughout Central Texas this evening.
Officials urge the public to stay weather-aware and to track local forecasts for real-time updates regarding the severe weather conditions.
FAQ
How many Austin Energy customers are currently without power?
Currently, 65,009 Austin Energy customers are without power due to 174 active outages.
What caused the outages affecting Austin Energy customers?
The cause of these outages is currently under investigation by Austin Energy.
What severe weather conditions were reported?
Severe weather conditions included high winds, hail, and lightning, which damaged electrical equipment and broke tree limbs.
What areas are under Severe Thunderstorm Warning?
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect until 9:30 p.m. for regions including north central Caldwell County, southeastern Travis County, and central Bastrop County.
Key Features of the Storm Impacts
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Number of Customers Affected | 65,009 Austin Energy customers without power |
| Active Outages | 174 active outages reported |
| Restoration Areas | Power restored around Brentwood and Northwest Hills |
| Weather Conditions | High winds, hail (tennis-ball size), and lightning |
| Severe Weather Warning | Remains in effect until 9:30 p.m. |
| Flooding Risks | Localized heavy rainfall and possible flooding on roads |
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Additional Resources
- The Statesman
- Wikipedia: Severe Weather
- FOX 7 Austin
- Google Search: Austin Energy Outages
- The Statesman: Austin Weather
- Google Scholar: Severe Thunderstorm Impact
- The Weather Channel
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Thunderstorm
- Patch: Austin Thunderstorm Warnings
- Google News: Thunderstorm Warnings Austin
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