15 March, 2026 DREMC Prepares as Severe Storms and High Winds Predicted across Service Territory
Summary
Our cooperative is preparing crews and resources as potentially severe storms with high winds move across the region tonight. We urge all residents to stay weather aware and take steps now to prepare
Duck River Electric is preparing for a round of potentially severe weather expected to move across the region tonight. Forecasts indicate strong storms capable of producing damaging winds, with the possibility of isolated tornadoes and heavy rainfall in parts of the Duck River Electric service territory.
What to Expect Tonight
According to forecasts from Southern TN Weather and the Storm Prediction Center, conditions are favorable for storms that could bring wind gusts strong enough to down trees and power lines. While not all areas will experience severe impacts, members should remain weather‑aware and prepared for rapidly changing conditions, especially after sunset.
How DREMC Is Preparing
DREMC crews are closely monitoring weather updates and are prepared to respond should outages occur. Line crews, dispatch and support teams are ready to work safely and efficiently to restore power as quickly as conditions allow. Safety remains the cooperative’s top priority.
How You Can Prepare
Residents are encouraged to take their own steps to prepare now for severe weather.
- Prepare your home and family: Secure loose outdoor items, charge essential devices, and review personal storm safety plans.
- Stay connected with DREMC: Download and log in to the DREMC mobile app ahead of any storms. Make note of DREMC’s phone number now by writing it down somewhere safe and storing it in your phone contacts. Members can also sign up for text alerts to receive real‑time updates on outages.
- Know what to do if there’s an outage: Always check DREMC’s outage map before reporting, as outages are detected automatically. If your outage is not shown on the map, members can report it using DREMC’s automated phone system, which is available 24/7.
- When to call: Residents should always call immediately to report unsafe situations, downed lines, or visible damage to electrical equipment. If you believe the situation is dangerous and urgent, call 911.
For the latest information, visit the DREMC Storm Center and follow Duck River Electric and Southern TN Weather on social media and continue monitoring trusted local weather sources.
About Duck River Electric
Established in 1936, Duck River Electric Membership Corporation is the fourth largest electric cooperative in Tennessee and serves over 86,000 members across 17 counties in southern Middle Tennessee. Stretching from Maury County, TN, in the west and Franklin County, TN, in the east, DREMC provides essential electricity services, managing critical infrastructure across rural and rugged terrain, and driving economic development through energy innovation. Our mission is to empower our communities and enhance the quality of life for our members.