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Chaos in Texas: Severe Storms Lead to Massive Power Outages

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Over 800,000 people in Texas are in the dark after severe storms hit the region. Find out more about the widespread outages and the impact on residents.

In Texas, chaos has ensued as severe storms ravage the region, leaving over 800,000 people without power. The Dallas-Fort Worth area is bearing the brunt of the outages, with Oncor reporting hundreds of thousands of customers affected. The situation is dire, with power expected to be out for multiple days in some areas, as officials assess the damage caused by the relentless storms.

Houston, another hard-hit area, faced the wrath of damaging winds and large hail, resulting in one fatality and impacting countless businesses. The grim scene of widespread power outages paired with an early-season heatwave paints a challenging picture for Texans. In North Texas, thousands of homes are struggling without power, while road closures and fallen trees add to the chaos.

As the severe weather continues to wreak havoc across Southeast Texas, power outages and downed trees further disrupt the affected areas. Residents in Lewisville, among the hardest hit, have reported over 50 instances of damage following the powerful storms. The community bands together to overcome the challenges brought on by nature's fury, seeking support and assistance in the wake of the destruction.

In a state accustomed to extreme weather, the recent events in Texas stand out for their intensity and impact. The resilience of Texans shines through as they face adversity, coming together to rebuild and support one another in the aftermath of the storms. The importance of preparedness and community solidarity is highlighted once again, reminding all residents to stay vigilant and united in times of crisis.

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Over 390000 people without power as severe storms cause outages ... (WFAA.com)

Oncor is reporting that hundreds of thousands of customers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area are without power Tuesday following severe storms.

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Texas power outage map: Over 800000 outages reported after ... (USA TODAY)

Over 800000 power outages have been reported in Texas after a weekend of severe weather, with more expected Tuesday.

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Power outages: More than 370000 without power, could last multiple ... (FOX 4 Dallas)

Power could be out for multiple days in some parts of North Texas. Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins and officials from Oncor speak about the damage and what to ...

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Grim scene: Widespread power outages, early-season heat wave ... (Altoona Mirror)

HOUSTON — Strong storms with damaging winds and baseball-sized hail pummeled Texas on Tuesday, leaving one person dead and about one million businesses and ...

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Severe weather hits North Texas: See power outage maps, live road ... (Austin American-Statesman)

Severe storms in North Texas have knocked out power in thousands of homes and surrounding areas early Tuesday morning.

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Severe weather causes power outages, downed trees across ... (12newsnow.com KBMT-KJAC)

BEAUMONT, Texas — Many areas of Southeast Texas are experiencing power outages and downed trees due to the severe weather. Just after 11 a.m., the National ...

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Lewisville residents report damage and power outages from storms (Star Local Media)

More than 50 damage reports have been filed by Lewisville citizens following the storms that rolled through North Texas early Tuesday morning.

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Houston power outages: Centerpoint, Entergy tracker; report an ... (fox26houston.com)

Check Houston area power outages for Centerpoint and Entergy, see the outage map and how to report a power outage.

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Power outages reported across Mathis after Wednesday morning's ... (KIIITV.com)

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The severe thunderstorms that moved through the area overnight Wednesday morning left behind downed trees and fences, not to mention ...

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Thousands of Houston residents face new power outages following ... (KPRC Click2Houston)

HOUSTON – A severe round of storms in the Houston area cut power off to more than 370,000 people on Tuesday. CenterPoint's Outage Tracker surged to 325,000 ...

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Nearly 40000 CenterPoint Energy customers still without power in ... (KTRK-TV)

Thousands of Houston-area residents are still without power after a severe storm with heavy winds rolled through the Houston area on Tuesday, May 28.

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Severe thunderstorms pummel Texas causing widespread power ... (The Guardian)

Hurricane-force winds have left nearly 650000 buildings in the greater Dallas area without electricity.

'It's been 4 days without power,' West Side Market vendors frustrated ... (News 5 Cleveland)

A power outage on Memorial Day prompted West Side Market vendors like Don Whitaker from D.W. Whitaker Meats to speak out to News 5. Whitaker says they are ...

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Dallas power outages, cleanup continues after recent severe storms (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

Wednesday morning, power outages continued across Dallas since Tuesday morning's destructive storms pounded the city. The hum of chainsaws could be heard in ...

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Oncor estimates power will be mostly restored by Friday evening ... (WFAA.com)

A storm in Dallas Tuesday caused power outages and severely damaged buildings. Weather. Oncor estimates power will be mostly restored by Friday evening: Here's ...

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Power outages in Dallas-Fort Worth will mostly be fixed by Friday ... (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

Over 200K Oncor customers still without electricity Wednesday after severe storms. Here's timeline to restore power, how to check status of outage.

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Power outages could linger for days after storms batter Texas again, leaving 1 dead (Spectrum News NY1)

The severe weather left more than 1 million homes and businesses without electricity at one point. Electric utility Oncor said power in the Dallas area should be restored by Friday for most customers, but some outages will continue into the weekend. By ...

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Grand Prairie ISD postponing graduations to Friday due to power ... (WFAA.com)

Grand Prairie ISD announced it will be postponing graduations scheduled for Wednesday back to Friday, May 31 due to power outages in the area.

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Power outages could linger for days after storms batter Texas again ... (Spectrum News NY1)

Residents across Texas are recovering again from storms that ripped off roofs in Dallas and flooded roads in Houston.

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Power outages could linger for days after storms batter Texas again ... (Spectrum News NY1)

Residents across Texas are recovering again from storms that ripped off roofs in Dallas and flooded roads in Houston.

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Oncor power outages: Electricity restoration to be 'substantially ... (FOX 4 Dallas)

Oncor officials explained the necessary repairs aren't simple. Some areas will need to have transformers and power lines completely reconstructed.

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Māori protests, power outages and Trump trial | Focus Morning ... (New Zealand Herald)

Thousands turn out for Budget Day protests, Kiwis left in the dark amid widespread power outages and jurors deliberate as Donald Trump's trial.

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Huntly power outage: Over 130 properties without power after car ... (New Zealand Herald)

More than 130 Huntly properties are without power after a car crashed into a power pole on Hakanoa Street this afternoon. A police spokesperson said the...

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Power outages could linger for days after storms batter Texas again ... (Hawaii News Now)

Residents across ...

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