Strong Winds Leave Over 45,000 Without Power in Houston Area

Recent severe weather in Houston has left thousands without power due to strong winds and thunderstorms. CenterPoint Energy reported that over 34,000 customers were impacted by outages as high winds swept through the area, prompting a wind advisory. In addition, reports indicated that around 20,000 customers were still without power, with restoration efforts ongoing. Damage from the winds has been noted across Texas, with incidents in Lewisville where moving trucks were toppled and downed power lines in Waco. Meteorologists anticipate a transition to more stable weather after the current storm system passes, with a generally pleasant week expected ahead. CenterPoint is closely monitoring the situation and preparing for any further weather-related impacts.