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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Severe Memorial Day storms knock out power to more than 100,000 in Texas
More than 100,000 customers in Texas were without power on Tuesday morning after severe storms pummelled the area. Earlier Tuesday morning, it was closer to 130,000 customers who did not have power, but the outages have been clearing up throughout the morning, according to a platform that tracks national power outages. Heavy rain, hail and violent winds over Memorial Day weekend are behind the widespread power outages across the state, particularly in the greater Houston area and nearby counties. reports that over 71,000 CenterPoint Energy clients and more than 23,000 Entergy clients were without power as of 10:30 a.m. ET. Thunderstorms are expected to continue hitting areas throughout southeastern Texas into Louisiana and Mississippi on Tuesday, as severe weather from the holiday weekend continues to move eastward. The National Weather Service reports that the Storm Prediction Center has issued a Slight Risk level of two out of five for the thunderstorms throughout Texas that will continue into Thursday morning, with frequent lightning, severe wind, hail and potentially a few tornadoes. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott activated state emergency response resources on Monday, telling residents the state was 'ready to deploy all necessary resources to support Texans as severe thunderstorms move across our state.' 'Texans are urged to remain weather-aware, regularly checking road conditions and heed the guidance of state and local officials to ensure the safety of themselves and their loved ones,' Abbott wrote in a news release. Some Texas residents have captured significant elements from the thunderstorms: An X user in north-central Texas took photos of hail larger than the size of a softball, and in Austin, someone filmed a video of the intense lightning strikes during a storm Monday night. The Weather Prediction Center has placed southeastern New Mexico, parts of southwestern Texas and areas across Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia on a level two out of five risk for severe thunderstorms through Wednesday. The center also warned some areas in Tennessee, Kentucky and West Virginia could experience flooding from the storms. The NWS advises residents to be ready to shelter indoors before storms hit and set up multiple ways to receive as many weather warnings as possible.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Severe Memorial Day storms knock out power to more than 100,000 in Texas
More than 100,000 customers in Texas were without power on Tuesday morning after severe storms pummelled the area. Earlier Tuesday morning, it was closer to 130,000 customers who did not have power, but the outages have been clearing up throughout the morning, according to a platform that tracks national power outages. Heavy rain, hail and violent winds over Memorial Day weekend are behind the widespread power outages across the state, particularly in the greater Houston area and nearby counties. reports that over 71,000 CenterPoint Energy clients and more than 23,000 Entergy clients were without power as of 10:30 a.m. ET. Thunderstorms are expected to continue hitting areas throughout southeastern Texas into Louisiana and Mississippi on Tuesday, as severe weather from the holiday weekend continues to move eastward. The National Weather Service reports that the Storm Prediction Center has issued a Slight Risk level of two out of five for the thunderstorms throughout Texas that will continue into Thursday morning, with frequent lightning, severe wind, hail and potentially a few tornadoes. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott activated state emergency response resources on Monday, telling residents the state was 'ready to deploy all necessary resources to support Texans as severe thunderstorms move across our state.' 'Texans are urged to remain weather-aware, regularly checking road conditions and heed the guidance of state and local officials to ensure the safety of themselves and their loved ones,' Abbott wrote in a news release. Some Texas residents have captured significant elements from the thunderstorms: An X user in north-central Texas took photos of hail larger than the size of a softball, and in Austin, someone filmed a video of the intense lightning strikes during a storm Monday night. The Weather Prediction Center has placed southeastern New Mexico, parts of southwestern Texas and areas across Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia on a level two out of five risk for severe thunderstorms through Wednesday. The center also warned some areas in Tennessee, Kentucky and West Virginia could experience flooding from the storms. The NWS advises residents to be ready to shelter indoors before storms hit and set up multiple ways to receive as many weather warnings as possible.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Memorial Day storm threat grows as millions again at risk of severe weather in Texas; over 200,000 without power
Around 200,000 electric customers in Texas in the United States were without power early Tuesday, according to the tracker following severe storms on Memorial Day. Trinity County in eastern Texas was hit the hardest, with over 3,700 customers experiencing power outages—about 33.2% of all those tracked in the area. In neighboring Houston County, outages affected just over 3,300 customers, representing roughly 21% of those monitored. Newton County faced a similar situation, with just over 20% of tracked customers without power. Montgomery County reported the highest total number of outages, with more than 38,000 customers affected out of the 377,397 tracked. A total of 197,764 customers were out of power across eastern parts of the state. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Join new Free to Play WWII MMO War Thunder War Thunder Play Now Undo According to CenterPoint Energy reported the highest number of outages - 120,378 customers at 3:43 a.m. local time. ALSO READ: Trump's promise to make US world's 'crypto capital' to be a reality soon? Check details Live Events Memorial Day storm unfurls across South Tens of millions of people from the Plains to the Southeast will again be at risk of severe weather, which could halt travel back home after the busy Memorial Day holiday weekend , according to Fox Weather news. In recent days, several regions have been battered by extreme weather, with reports of building damage in Oklahoma, flooding and water rescues in Missouri, and severe thunderstorms sweeping through Florida on Saturday. On Sunday, a powerful storm brought massive, DVD-sized hail to the Afton area in Texas. According to the FOX Forecast Center, rising temperatures are expected to create an increasingly unstable atmosphere across parts of Central Texas. This instability could lead to the development of supercell thunderstorms in Central and West Texas, with storm clusters potentially pushing into northeastern Texas. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Storm Prediction Center (SPC) has issued a Level 3 out of 5 severe thunderstorm risk for the area. This alert includes cities such as Abilene, Killeen, San Angelo, Copperas Cove, and Kerrville. A Level 2 threat extends from Texas into Louisiana, affecting more than 7 million people in cities like San Antonio, Austin, Waco, and Tyler in Texas, as well as Shreveport, Louisiana. ALSO READ: Who is Brigitte Macron and why her relationship with French President a talking point? Explained Meanwhile, a broader Level 1 threat spans from Colorado and New Mexico to Georgia and South Carolina. The main hazards from these storms include large hail and damaging wind gusts, though isolated tornadoes are also possible. Flash flood warning issued Meteorologists from the National Weather Service (NWS) issued flood watches and flash flood warnings throughout the region, with severe thunderstorms also in the forecast. ALSO READ: Did Harvard reject Barron Trump? Truth behind his college choice has sparks buzz online "Several rounds of thunderstorms are expected to affect parts of the Southern Plains, Mid-South, and Tennessee Valley through Memorial Day," the NWS stated in a Monday morning forecast. "These storms could bring large hail, damaging wind gusts, and isolated tornadoes. Heavy rainfall is also anticipated, potentially causing widespread flash flooding." Over 30 Texas counties—including Houston, Austin, and Trinity—were placed under a severe thunderstorm watch until 5 a.m. In a Monday evening update, the NWS Houston office warned that strong winds, with localized gusts reaching up to 58 miles per hour, were possible and could result in wind-related damage.
Hindustan Times
25-05-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Entergy New Orleans map: Power outage cause revealed; Eastbank, St Bernard Parish, Metairie affected
Over 100,000 Entergy New Orleans customers across the Eastbank, St. Bernard Parish, and Metairie were plunged into darkness Sunday afternoon due to a widespread power outage. Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) load shed order caused the outage, which began around 4:30 PM CDT, affecting more than 52,000 customers in Orleans Parish, 36,000 in Jefferson Parish, 6,000 in St. Bernard Parish, and 6,500 in Plaquemines Parish, according to Entergy's outage map. The cause, revealed as a deliberate load shed to prevent grid overload, has sparked frustration due to minimal notice. Load shedding, as defined by is an intentional power cut to balance supply and demand when the grid nears capacity. Entergy New Orleans confirmed MISO's directive, noting the grid was under strain, though specific triggers—such as high demand or infrastructure issues—were not disclosed. New Orleans City Councilmember Joseph Giarrusso highlighted MISO's three-minute warning to Entergy, leaving no time for regulators or customers to prepare. 'According to Entergy, this is a load shed event as directed by MISO. That means it is intentional. The question is why?' he wrote on X, platform formerly known as Twitter. Entergy's outage map, accessible via showed 102,771 customers affected by 5:00 PM CDT, with no estimated restoration time initially provided. A statement from Entergy, quoted by WDSU, emphasized that crews were working 'as quickly and safely as possible' to restore power, pending MISO's clearance. No injuries or significant damage were reported, but the outage compounded concerns after recent severe weather, including tornado warnings in north Alabama. Entergy urged customers to stay away from downed lines and check updates via the outage map.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Heavy storms, tornadoes and 'tennis ball-sized hail' to hit the southern Plains
Stormy weather on Tuesday is expected to bring severe thunderstorms, flash flooding, potentially strong tornadoes, and hurricane-force winds to the southern Plains and several Southeastern states. An enhanced warning covered almost all of Tennessee and Kentucky, affecting 13.6 million people, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said. Isolated "tennis ball-sized" hail is possible in some places and tornadoes could reach speeds of 95 mph, NOAA's Storm Prediction Center said. Another 23 million people are under a slight risk of severe weather, from Indianapolis to Atlanta. Memphis, Nashville, Lexington, Louisville, Paducah, Birmingham, Indianapolis, Atlanta, St. Louis, and Knoxville are among the cities in the risk zone on Tuesday. The storms come days after 28 people were confirmed dead following extreme weather over the weekend in the Lower Midwest and the South. More than 127,000 energy customers were without power as of Tuesday morning, including 48,000 in Missouri, according to According to preliminary National Weather Service reports, at least five suspected tornadoes barreled through Oklahoma and Nebraska on Monday evening. However, there have so far been no reports of injuries or deaths. Since Thursday, there have been 115 tornadoes across the country, making this year the second-highest ever for twisters. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said in a post on X that while some storms may move through the area overnight, "the largest risk begins tomorrow in Western Kentucky at 11 a.m. CT, 12 noon ET." He told MSNBC on Monday that a tornado that hit the city of Somerset measured either EF3 or EF4, the second-highest rating. "Where it hit directly, there's nothing left of the homes but a two-foot pile of rubble," Beshear said. Drone photography of the area showed utter devastation and barely standing homes. Trailers were being set up in a nearby park to house displaced families. Officials said Monday that the cost to repair damage from a Friday tornado in St. Louis was estimated to be more than $1 billion. On Wednesday, the risk for severe weather is much lower; however, some gusty thunderstorms may impact the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast coasts. This article was originally published on
