More than 7,100 Austin Energy customers were left in the dark Saturday afternoon after a fast-moving cold front tore through Central Texas, kicking up gusty winds and heavy rain that knocked down power lines across parts of the city. The largest single outage hit North Austin near Q2 Stadium, where roughly 3,749 customers lost service. Utility crews were sent to multiple trouble spots, with restoration times varying by neighborhood, and city officials urged residents to steer clear of downed lines and follow utility guidance while repairs continue.
Outage map shows clusters around North Austin
According to the Austin Energy outage map, about 7,100 customers were affected as of 1:49 p.m., and crews had been assigned to all active outages. As reported…..