Current:Home > InvestCrews race to restore power across Texas ahead of another round of storms -Ascend Wealth Education
Crews race to restore power across Texas ahead of another round of storms
View
Date:2025-04-17 16:35:02
DALLAS (AP) — Crews trying to restore power across storm-battered Texas were contending with downed trees and tangled limbs on Thursday, along with a forecast that could bring more damaging winds and hail.
Electricity was back on for about 80% of the more than 1 million homes and businesses that lost power after storms on Tuesday tore off roofs and uprooted trees from Dallas to Houston. One person was killed when a house under construction collapsed.
Utility Oncor said repair crews from eight states were working 16-hour shifts to restore power, but trees and debris were making it difficult to access damaged areas. It expects power in the Dallas area to be restored by Friday for most customers, although some outages will continue into the weekend.
The potential for heavy rains, flash flooding and severe weather was forecast through Thursday and into Friday.
The ongoing power outages following storms in north Texas prompted the Garland Independent School District in suburban Dallas to cancel classes for the remainder of the year.
“The challenges posed by the recent weather have made it impractical for campuses to continue with school,” the district said. Graduation ceremonies for its eight high schools will go on as planned.
For more information on recent tornado reports, see The Associated Press Tornado Tracker.
veryGood! (124)
Related
- Global Warming Set the Stage for Los Angeles Fires
- Why Boston Mom Was Not Charged After 4 Babies Were Found Dead in Freezer Wrapped in Tin Foil
- Do Alec Baldwin and Hilaria Baldwin Want Baby No. 8? He Says...
- 26 Republican attorneys general sue to block Biden rule requiring background checks at gun shows
- The Best Stocking Stuffers Under $25
- Asian American Literature Festival that was canceled by the Smithsonian in 2023 to be revived
- Luxury jewelry maker Cartier doesn’t give stuff away, but they pretty much did for one man in Mexico
- Caitlin Clark, Maya Moore and a 10-second interaction that changed Clark's life
- 'Vanderpump Rules' star DJ James Kennedy arrested on domestic violence charges
- Murder suspect accused of eating part of victim's face after homicide near Las Vegas Strip
Ranking
- Trump's 'stop
- Robert De Niro accused of berating pro-Palestinian protesters during filming for Netflix show
- Correctional officers shoot, kill inmate during transport in West Feliciana Parish
- Why Zendaya's Met Gala 2024 Dress Hasn't Been Made Yet
- Pressure on a veteran and senator shows what’s next for those who oppose Trump
- Kristi Yamaguchi: Dorothy Hamill doll inspired me. I hope my Barbie helps others dream big.
- Hammerhead flatworm spotted in Ontario after giant toxic worm invades Quebec, U.S. states
- Medicaid expansion discussions could fall apart in Republican-led Mississippi
Recommendation
Rolling Loud 2024: Lineup, how to stream the world's largest hip hop music festival
Sword-wielding man charged with murder in London after child killed, several others wounded
Body found in duffel bag in Philadelphia identified as 4-year-old reported missing in December: Reports
A man is charged with causing a car crash that killed an on-duty Tucson police officer in March
Romantasy reigns on spicy BookTok: Recommendations from the internet’s favorite genre
Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Juju
Exxon Criticized ICN Stories Publicly, But Privately, Didn’t Dispute The Findings
Cher opens up to Jennifer Hudson about her hesitance to date Elvis Presley: 'I was nervous'