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Thousands without power across the Tx Panhandle

KFDA · last updated

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) — Several thousand customers are without power today as high winds continue to pick up.

As of 1:16 p.m., there are around 50,000 customers without power.

The Xcel Outage Map shows outages impacting customer all across the Panhandle.

The City of Canyon has opened power centers at the Cole Community Center and the Library. The power centers will remain open until electrical service is restored or if it is determined the need for the shelter no longer exists.

The power centers are primarily for those who have electrically powered home medical equipment. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.

According to the Tulia Police Department, the city turned off electricity due to fire danger.

Power has been turned off in Silverton due to the wind.

To view the outages on the map, click here.

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