NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A winter storm has prompted a Storm 5 Alert across Middle Tennessee, leading to significant power outages in the NewsChannel 5 coverage area. As the weather system progresses, local officials are actively monitoring the situation and providing updates on power disruptions throughout the region.
As of 6 a.m. on Monday, power outages were reported from various providers, showcasing the extensive impact of the winter weather. The latest outage figures include:
– Nashville Electric Service (NES): 173,455 customers without power
– Continuous Energy (CEMC): 21,875 outages
– Duck River: 4,212 affected customers
– Middle Tennessee Electric: 7,940 outages
– CDE Lightband (Clarksville): 10 customers without power
– Dickson Electric: 11,000 as of 9 p.m. (noting that the outage map was down at 5 a.m.)
– Columbia Power: 1,078 outages
– Gallatin Electric: 236 customers affected
– Pennyrile: 1 outage
– Lawrenceburg Utility: 292 customers without power
Power companies are working diligently to restore service as conditions allow. Residents are encouraged to stay informed through local news updates and prepare for continued winter weather effects in the area. With efforts underway to address the outages, there’s hope that power will be restored soon, allowing the community to recover from the impacts of this storm.