Alexandria Simmons+FollowAustin’s power outage: Not the weather you think!Thousands in Austin woke up to unexpected power outages Friday, but it wasn’t the usual culprit—no winter storm this time. Instead, a mix of drought-driven dust and pollen built up on power lines, and when Friday’s drizzle hit, it created a perfect recipe for electrical shorts and pole fires. South and southeast Austin were hit hardest, with San Marcos also seeing major outages. Crews worked fast, and power was mostly back by early afternoon. Anyone else surprised by how weather and environment can combine in such weird ways? Let’s talk about how we can prep for these unexpected outages! #Business #Industry #AustinEnergy00Share
