Multiple weather-related outages leaves hundreds without power across the Coachella Valley
Several local cities/communities are without power as a storm hits the Coachella Valley Friday afternoon.
As of Thursday evening, there are three outages in Indio leaving thousands without power.
POWER OUTAGE: We are currently experiencing a power outage affecting 217 customers in Indio. The area affected is from Shadow Palm Ave. to Avenida Del Mar. Updates to follow.
— IID (@IIDatWork) September 10, 2022
POWER OUTAGE: We are currently experiencing a power outage affecting 1062 customers in Indio. The area affected is from King St to Kenner Ave. Updates to follow.
— IID (@IIDatWork) September 9, 2022
POWER OUTAGE: We are currently experiencing a power outage affecting 1083 customers in Indio. The area affected is from Rancho Los Coyotes to Yucca Ln. Updates to follow.
— IID (@IIDatWork) September 9, 2022
Earlier in the afternoon, 518 customers were temporarily without power in Thermal as a rain patch passed through the east valley. Power was restored by 4:10 p.m.
POWER OUTAGE: We are currently experiencing a power outage affecting 518 customers in Thermal. The area affected is Oasis Area. Updates to follow.
— IID (@IIDatWork) September 9, 2022
POWER RESTORED: All power has been restored in Thermal. If you are still without power, please check your main breaker or call us at 1-800-303-7756.
— IID (@IIDatWork) September 9, 2022
In Palm Springs, Southern California Edison confirmed that 423 customers were without power due to lightning. Power was expected to return to area at 6 p.m. however it was returned slightly earlier.
The Coachella Valley is now under a Flash Flood Warning until 6:30 p.m.
FLASH FLOOD WARNING until 6:30 p.m. for the Coachella Valley. Heavy rain is moving into the low desert with 0.5-1" possible with this round. pic.twitter.com/OLXqlhRz6J
— Haley Clawson KESQ (@KESQHaley) September 9, 2022
The city of Coachella is providing sandbags and sand to residents in need as they prepare for possible flooding.
There is currently a First Alert Weather Alert through Saturday as tropical moisture from Tropical Storm Kay moves into Southern California.
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