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February 16, 2021
Winter storm warnings continue to Thursday
By Jessica Nohealapa’ahi Goode
The Bandera Prophet
Just as the snow begins to melt, two more rounds of winter precipitation are expected, starting tonight. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has forecast freezing rain beginning this evening, which will exacerbate already icy roads with accumulations up to one-quarter of an inch of ice.
A second possible session of wintry mix - snow, sleet and freezing rain - is being monitored and may hit Wednesday night and early Thursday morning. The winter storm warning is in effect until 6 a.m. on Thursday.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas has declared an Energy Emergency Alert Level 3, mandating rotating power outages in 30 to 45-minute increments.
“Energy conservation is critical. Rotating outages are underway to reduce demand on the electric system. Traffic lights and other infrastructure may be temporarily without power,” the EEA states.
BEC has asked residents to lower their thermostats to about 68 degrees and unplug unused electrical devices to help maintain grid reliability. In the event of a power outage that does not seem to be part of a rolling outage, report it to 866-226-3372 or log onto your account at www.banderaelectric.com.
Bandera ISD has cancelled classes for Wednesday, and all Bandera County offices will be closed to the public. The Bandera Lowes Market temporary store hours will be 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. through Wednesday.
The Bandera City Hall will be closed until further notice. Water customers may call 830-328-9946 to report any water emergencies.
A second possible session of wintry mix - snow, sleet and freezing rain - is being monitored and may hit Wednesday night and early Thursday morning. The winter storm warning is in effect until 6 a.m. on Thursday.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas has declared an Energy Emergency Alert Level 3, mandating rotating power outages in 30 to 45-minute increments.
“Energy conservation is critical. Rotating outages are underway to reduce demand on the electric system. Traffic lights and other infrastructure may be temporarily without power,” the EEA states.
BEC has asked residents to lower their thermostats to about 68 degrees and unplug unused electrical devices to help maintain grid reliability. In the event of a power outage that does not seem to be part of a rolling outage, report it to 866-226-3372 or log onto your account at www.banderaelectric.com.
Bandera ISD has cancelled classes for Wednesday, and all Bandera County offices will be closed to the public. The Bandera Lowes Market temporary store hours will be 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. through Wednesday.
The Bandera City Hall will be closed until further notice. Water customers may call 830-328-9946 to report any water emergencies.
