Tragedy struck Texas once again as violent storms wreaked havoc across the state, claiming at least one life and leaving over 600,000 customers without power. The relentless onslaught of destructive weather has left communities reeling in recent weeks.
The Dallas area was hit with hurricane-force wind gusts, while Houston faced a barrage of powerful storms that included a wind gust of 75 mph at George Bush Intercontinental Airport. In Magnolia, a house under construction collapsed, resulting in the tragic death of a juvenile male. Fire officials attributed the collapse to significant winds from the thunderstorm.
Footage from affected areas depicted scenes of chaos and flooding, with cars stranded in flooded roadways and trees uprooted by powerful winds. The extent of the damage left neighborhoods in disarray, with homes damaged and fences knocked down.
The power outages began in Dallas County and rapidly spread southward as the storms traversed the state. Dallas officials declared a disaster and warned residents that outages could persist for days. The widespread impact of the storms has underscored the urgent need for recovery efforts and support for affected communities.
