POWER OUTAGES: Tornadoes, severe weather shuts off power in Central Texas

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Tornadoes and severe storms have moved through Central Texas, causing severe damage in some areas and knocking out power for many. LIVE BLOG: Tornadoes, severe storms in Central TexasPeople should be careful around downed power lines as they may still be live. An ERCOT spokesperson also told KXAN there is likely damage to gas meters and lines as well as a result of this storm. If you smell gas, leave immediately and call 911.
Austin Energy: Very few power outages in the city as