Downtown El Paso is experiencing a power outage as of 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 26.

The outage was in effect at the time reported. Residents and businesses in the downtown area were without power as of 3 p.m.
The scope and cause of the outage were not detailed in the initial notice. Utility crews or city officials had not released additional information at that time.
The loss of power could affect traffic signals, businesses and services in the area. Motorists and pedestrians should use extra caution near intersections.
People in the affected area should check updates from their power provider and local authorities for restoration times. We will provide further information as it becomes available.