More than 360,000 people in Texas remain without power following severe storms that hit the state last week, resulting in at least seven fatalities. The impact of the storms has been particularly harsh in Harris County, where officials are warning residents that power restoration could take weeks, especially as temperatures soar into the 90s.
The recent weather events have added to the challenges faced by southeast Texas, which has been grappling with repeated flooding in the past few weeks, reaching almost historic levels. The storm that struck on Thursday night brought winds exceeding 100 miles per hour, causing widespread power outages affecting over 300,000 households in the Houston area.
Looking ahead, the weather forecast for southeast Texas indicates temperatures approaching 100 degrees over the next few days, posing additional difficulties for residents without power. While the region is expected to experience mostly dry conditions, areas to the north, including parts of northern Texas and the northern Plains, are bracing for significant moisture influx.
Meanwhile, the central part of the country is facing a severe weather outbreak, with Kansas expected to bear the brunt of damaging winds today and tomorrow. The threat of a tornado outbreak looms for Tuesday, heightening concerns for residents in the affected areas.
Unfortunately, the pattern of extreme weather shows no signs of abating, underscoring the ongoing challenges posed by the volatile weather conditions across the central United States.
