WARREN, Ark. – Residents of Bradley County can breathe a sigh of relief as power has been restored to most areas affected by a widespread power outage that occurred on Monday. The blackout left numerous businesses closed and communities in the dark, but efforts by Entergy Arkansas have successfully resolved the issue for the majority of the county.
At approximately 7 pm on Monday, power was reinstated throughout most of Bradley County, including the towns of Warren and Hermitage. However, the community of Moro Bay is still experiencing a power outage at the time of writing.
According to the outage map provided by Entergy Arkansas, the restoration process progressed swiftly, leaving only Moro Bay without electricity. Earlier in the evening, an automated phone call from Entergy Arkansas had indicated that power might not be restored until Tuesday night, leading to concerns among residents. However, the utility company swiftly resolved the issue, surpassing expectations.
The power outage was the result of a thunderstorm system that swept through Bradley County on Sunday night, causing damage to the electrical infrastructure. The severe weather disrupted power supply across the region, leaving residents and businesses without electricity for an extended period. Other areas of Arkansas were also severely impacted.
The restoration of power comes as a relief to many, as scorching temperatures continue to bear down on South Arkansas. The region has been grappling with intense heatwaves, prompting authorities to issue a heat advisory for Tuesday. From 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm, residents are advised to take precautions and stay hydrated as the mercury soars.
As repairs and restoration work continue in Moro Bay, residents are encouraged to remain patient while the final stages of the recovery process are underway. The utility company is working tirelessly to resolve the situation and bring power back to all affected areas.