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SWEPCO Prepares for Potential Winter Weather

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:35 AM

Southwestern Electric Power Company is monitoring a winter storm forecast that could bring snow, ice, and extreme cold to the Texarkana area this weekend.

Southwestern Electric Power Company is monitoring a winter storm forecast that could bring snow, ice, and extreme cold to the Texarkana area this weekend. SWEPCO says crews are ready to respond to possible outages and urges customers to prepare now. The company recommends emergency kits, energy-saving steps at home, and using the SWEPCO app or alerts for updates.

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SWEPCO Prepares for Potential Winter Weather

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