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Storms knock out power to thousands in Southeast Texas
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· July 8, 2026
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Key points Entergy customers in Southeast Texas were among those affected by the power outages, which occurred late Tuesday afternoon and early evening. Thunderstorms with strong winds and cloud-to-ground lightning moved through Southeast Texas on Tuesday.
Thunderstorms with strong winds and cloud-to-ground lightning moved through Southeast Texas on Tuesday. The storms caused power outages in the area, affecting thousands of Entergy customers.
As of 8 p.m. Tuesday, the extent of the outages was still being assessed. Further details about the storms and their impact are available from news outlets.
Entergy customers in Southeast Texas were among those affected by the power outages, which occurred late Tuesday afternoon and early evening. For more information, readers can consult the original report from KFDM.
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Category: Local Published: July 8, 2026 Source: KFDM (CBS / Sinclair) - Local News Reading time: 1 min
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