Power restoration in the Twin Cities is expected to be completed on Thursday, as thousands of customers still lack electricity.

Xcel Energy estimates that Monday and Tuesday’s storms knocked out the power to 250,000 homes and businesses. At that time, Excel Energy estimated that most of its customers would have their power back by Thursday.

On Thursday, Xcel Energy told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS that 99 percent of customers affected by the power outage had their electricity restored.

While steady improvements have been made in restoring power, some residents have gone days without electricity, requiring assistance from generators and the goodwill of neighbors, friends and family.

The power outages may not be over, either.

Minnesota’s Weather Authority is forecasting another round of severe storms on Thursday afternoon, which may cause further issues in completing power restoration.

Xcel Energy said they are closely monitoring the weather on Thursday in case another round of power outages occurs. For now, the company said their workers will return to their home bases after they finish their outage jobs.

Xcel said this is to ensure crews will be available in close proximity to where storms may hit.

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