[US] infrastructure 7.5 — Power outage: Missouri — 34,868 customers affected (3.6x above 24h avg of 9,572)

SITUATIONAL AWARENESS BRIEFING

Event Status: Power outage affecting approximately 34,868 customers across Missouri as of 05:50 UTC on 19 May 2026. Outage magnitude is 3.6x above the 24-hour rolling average, indicating a significant regional disruption. Specific geographic boundaries and restoration timeline remain unconfirmed. This represents a Severity 7.5 infrastructure event — material but not catastrophic at state level.

Operational Relevance for WFM Teams: Organizations with Missouri operations should monitor: facility HVAC/cooling capability, data center backup power status, employee commute feasibility if outage persists into business hours, and potential impact to customer-facing service locations. Workforce availability may be affected if residential areas lack power. Consider real-time comms with regional staff to assess local exposure and facility status.