Crews in Texas are working tirelessly to restore power to areas hit hard by recent storms, facing obstacles such as downed trees and debris. The storms, which struck on Tuesday, caused widespread damage from Dallas to Houston, resulting in over 1 million homes and businesses losing electricity.
Despite the challenges, approximately 80% of the affected properties have had their power restored. However, repair crews are still facing difficulties in accessing some areas due to the presence of fallen trees and tangled limbs. Utility company Oncor has mobilized crews from eight states, working long shifts to expedite the restoration process.
Oncor anticipates that power will be fully restored to most customers in the Dallas area by Friday, with some outages possibly extending into the weekend. The forecast for the region includes the possibility of more severe weather, including damaging winds, hail, heavy rains, and flash flooding through Friday.
The aftermath of the storms has had a significant impact on the Garland Independent School District, leading to the decision to cancel classes for the remainder of the academic year. The district cited the impracticality of continuing classes due to the challenges posed by the recent weather events. However, graduation ceremonies for the district's high schools will proceed as scheduled.
For those seeking more information on recent tornado reports, The Associated Press Tornado Tracker provides updates on tornado activity in the affected areas.
