FarmersElectric Co-op

Electric cooperative serving Northeast Texas.

[NWS Fort Worth @NWSFortWorth]

Light rain will continue across the southeast today, with cloudy and cool conditions areawide. Temperatures drop into the upper 40s and low 50s overnight. Similar cool and cloudy weather with low rain chances will extend into the weekend. #dfwwx #ctxwx

[NWS Fort Worth @NWSFortWorth]

Severe weather is possible beginning late today in the northwest, then spreading southeast with a cold front through tonight. Damaging winds and large hail are the primary impacts. In addition, heavy rain will be a concern with heavier amounts east of I-35. #dfwwx #ctxwx #txwx

[Pete Delkus @wfaaweather]

UPDATE: Enhanced Risk (level 3of5) is now in place NW of DFW. Storms arrive in DFW after 9pm and move out after midnight. Hail and strong winds are the main threat with the strongest storms. Heavy rain leading to flooding will be possible (esp. NE of DFW) #wfaaweather

[City of Wylie @WylieTexas]

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[NWS Fort Worth @NWSFortWorth]

⚠️Freeze Warning⚠️ Below freezing temperatures are expected tonight in the purple shaded area. Bring plants & pets indoors, as well as make sure exposed pipes are protected. #dfwwx #ctxwx #txwx

[NWS Fort Worth @NWSFortWorth]

A cold front will bring low rain chances to Central & East TX on Wednesday, with a few strong storms possible. Another cold front arrives next weekend with additional low rain chances and cooler temperatures expected. #dfwwx #ctxwx #txwx

[NWS Fort Worth @NWSFortWorth]

Pssst. An unusual pattern change (for August) occurs early next week resulting in widespread rain. Rain totals of 1 to 3 inches are a really good bet for all. (Yes, that means you too, even though we know the rain missed you last time.) Highs drop into the 80s too! #dfwwx #ctxwx

[NWS Fort Worth @NWSFortWorth]

The question on everyone's mind is when will this heat go away? The short answer is...not any time soon.

In fact, it is going to get worse this weekend before it gets better. #txwx

[NWS Fort Worth @NWSFortWorth]

A few more rounds of isolated to scattered showers and storms are possible through Saturday before the hot temperatures return early next week. #dfwwx #ctxwx #txwx

[NWS Fort Worth @NWSFortWorth]

Severe storms possible today &tonight with all severe storm hazards possible. Stay weather aware today. The severe weather threat will end from west to east Wednesday morning. The Easter weekend will be warm, with scattered showers and storms Saturday&Sunday. #dfwwx #txwx #ctxwx

[NWS Fort Worth @NWSFortWorth]

Above-normal temperatures expected across North & Central TX as clearing skies and southwesterly winds allow temperatures to warm into the low to mid 60s this afternoon. Temperatures will fall back in the 30s tonight under mostly clear skies. #dfwwx #ctxwx #txwx

[NWS Fort Worth @NWSFortWorth]

Not a ton of change to rain/isolated storm chances for Friday. The greatest rain chances remain across East and Central Texas. The strongest storms will be capable of penny sized hail and wind gusts to around 50 mph. #dfwwx #ctxwx #texomawx #etxwx #abilene

[FarmersElectric Co-op @FarmersEC]

Farmers EC offices will be closed for Memorial Day. Crews will be on standby. In the event of an emergency, call: 903 455 1715. To make payments, call: 877 495 6841.

[Greg Abbott @GregAbbott_TX]

The Texas power grid has not been compromised.

The ability of some companies that generate the power has been frozen.

This includes the natural gas & coal generators.

They are working to get generation back on line.

ERCOT & PUC are prioritizing residential consumers.

[Greg Abbott @GregAbbott_TX]

I have gathered information all day from ERCOT & the Public Utilities Comm. & will provide a detailed update shortly.

Many power generation companies facilities froze overnight and shut down their ability to generate power.

They are working to get power back on line.

More soon

[FarmersElectric Co-op @FarmersEC]

@REadesJr I will check on this. ERCOT notifies each utility of how much load needs to be curtailed to keep the grid secure. Then software is used to keep outages controlled, rotating, and in compliance with ERCOT's mandate.

[FarmersElectric Co-op @FarmersEC]

@CatholicRepubl3 Great question. ERCOT says that extreme weather conditions caused many generating units – across fuel types – to trip offline and become unavailable. Some renewable sources are iced over and not producing. ERCOT has some information about this at https://t.co/lydr3cLtMd

[FarmersElectric Co-op @FarmersEC]

ERCOT has declared an EEA 3. Energy conservation remains critical. Rotating outages are underway to reduce demand on the electric system.

[FarmersElectric Co-op @FarmersEC]

@yeayea409 I'll be glad to have a Member Care Team Member reach out to you for more details on medical necessities. You can message us your contact information.

[FarmersElectric Co-op @FarmersEC]

@yeayea409 I checked https://t.co/0nn2PnA5qV and operating reserves are still below 3,000MW. ERCOT remains at an EEA 3 status - Rotating Outages in Progress. https://t.co/KVMUBcjL1X

[FarmersElectric Co-op @FarmersEC]

@lisajcox Good afternoon, you and your neighbor may not be served by the same feeder line. Your neighbors may have some kind of backup generation. The feeder your neighbor is on may also provide energy to an emergency facility. We attempt to avoid curtailing load to this type of facility.