The winds came two days after a round of storms brought heavy rains that weakened the upper layer of topsoil causing trees to topple. Debris that was not removed after Tuesday’s storms has also now become projectiles that could impact power lines as winds continue through the afternoon and into the evening.

High winds are expected to peak in the afternoon and then slowly decrease through 7 p.m. Thursday. Overnight, wind gusts of 25-35 miles per hour are expected through Friday morning before increasing again in the afternoon. Wind gusts on Friday should top out at 45 miles per hour by the afternoon.

Customers can report an outage by calling 888.313.4747, texting OUT to 66267, or using the MyOncor app.

Oncor urges it customers to please keep these safety tips in mind:

If you see a downed power line, leave the area and call 9-1-1. In addition to the downed line potentially being electrified, anything touching the power line, such as a tree branch, could also be electrified. Do not touch the power line or anything else touching it. It may not look dangerous, but it could still be.

Do not attempt to remove debris and tree limbs from areas near power lines. The debris may be concealing a live wire or downed power line, a risk that could potentially injure or even kill you.

Keep an emergency kit handy. The kit should include a flashlight, battery-powered or crank radio, bottled water and extra batteries if needed. Check out www.oncor.com/safety for a storm safety kit diagram.

Exercise extreme caution if using candles during a power outage. Always keep candles away from flammable objects and never leave them burning unattended.

Think about your safety and comfort. Go to a friend or family member’s home or a public location like a library that has power.

If you need immediate, emergency help, call 9-1-1​