NEW ORLEANS — Nearly 3,000 customers were without power after on Friday evening.

According to Entergy's outage map, at one point there were 3,079 customers impacted. The outages were reported in Orleans and Jefferson parishes. The outage started around 6:46 p.m.

"Entergy New Orleans is aware of an outage currently impacting approximately 2,800 customers. Entergy crews are working as quickly and safely as possible to restore service. Cause is under investigation at this time," an Entergy representative said.

Power is expected to be restored by 8:30 p.m.

Orleans Parish

At one point 2,866 without power

Jefferson Parish

At one point 214 without power

View Entergy's outage map

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