Thunderstorms Cause Widespread Power Outages, Damage Central Texas, Oregon, North Carolina

Severe thunderstorms have caused extensive power outages and property damage across multiple U.S. regions, including Central Texas, Central Oregon, North Carolina, and South Dakota. In Waco, Texas, over 1,100 customers lost power due to heavy rains and wind, with additional traffic accidents reported. In Bend, Oregon, storms left nearly 500 customers without power, with utility crews working to restore service amid ongoing weather alerts. Rowan County, North Carolina, experienced heavy rain and winds that caused trees to fall on mobile homes, fortunately without injuries, prompting emergency services to assist those affected. In Blue Earth, Minnesota, a powerful storm uprooted a large tree in a resident's backyard, narrowly avoiding damage to the home. The National Weather Service issued severe thunderstorm warnings in South Carolina, urging residents to seek interior shelter and prepare for damaging wind gusts and lightning, emphasizing safety precautions during such storms.