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Entergy Louisiana and New Orleans Prepare for Tropical Storm Threat Within 24 Hours

Entergy Louisiana and Entergy New Orleans are monitoring a tropical system in the Gulf of Mexico with expected severe weather impact within 24 hours. The utilities are urging customers to prepare emergency kits and personal storm plans while maintaining readiness to deploy crews for rapid power restoration once conditions allow.





Quick Facts
Who
Entergy Louisiana
What
Monitoring tropical system in Gulf of Mexico
When
Within next 24 hours
Where
Gulf of Mexico
- Monitoring tropical system in Gulf of Mexico
- Preparing for severe weather impact
- Deploying crews for power restoration
- Urging customers to create storm plans and emergency kits
- Providing multiple communication channels for customers
Entergy Louisiana and Entergy New Orleans are actively monitoring a tropical system developing in the Gulf of Mexico and preparing for potential severe weather expected to impact their service territories within the next 24 hours. The two utilities, which together serve more than 1.3 million customers across Louisiana, have mobilized crews and resources to respond swiftly and safely once weather conditions permit restoration efforts.
Both companies are urging customers to take immediate preparatory action, including developing personal storm plans and assembling emergency supply kits with basic necessities. Customers are particularly advised to ensure adequate supplies of any medical equipment or medications that depend on electricity. The companies have made available comprehensive resources, including their Storm Center website, the Operation: Storm Ready Guide (available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese), and detailed guidance on emergency preparation.
Entergy has established multiple channels to keep customers informed before, during, and after the weather event. Customers can monitor restoration efforts and report outages through the Entergy mobile app, the View Outage Map, and text-based notifications (texting OUT to 36778 to report outages or STAT for power status). The companies are also maintaining active social media presence on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) for both Entergy Louisiana and Entergy New Orleans, with planned frequent updates throughout the event.
Entergy Louisiana serves more than 1.1 million customers across 58 parishes, while Entergy New Orleans provides electric service to over 209,000 customers in Orleans Parish. Both entities are subsidiaries of Entergy Corporation, a Fortune 500 company headquartered in New Orleans that serves approximately 3 million customers across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas through its operating companies.
Why This Matters
This storm preparation notice is critical for over 1.3 million residents and businesses across Louisiana. Immediate action on emergency preparedness can mean the difference between safety and hardship during severe weather. Understanding available communication channels and utility resources enables households to maintain power access for essential services, medications, and recovery efforts during and after the storm impact.
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Jun 17, 2026
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