Saturday Morning Storms Leave Over 100,000 Houston Residents Without Power

Early Saturday morning, Houston experienced a severe weather event marked by torrential rain and powerful winds, resulting in extensive power outages affecting more than 100,000 people across the metropolitan area. The storm caused significant damage to electrical infrastructure, including downed trees that disrupted power lines and damaged substations. Utility companies have mobilized crews to address the outages, prioritizing safety and swift restoration while keeping the public informed.

Recovery operations are ongoing, but officials caution that full power restoration may extend over several days due to the scale of damage and ongoing weather conditions. Critical services such as hospitals and emergency response centers are receiving priority attention. The storm’s consequences include:

• Traffic disruptions: Malfunctioning traffic lights in multiple neighborhoods have led to congestion and delays.
• Temporary school shutdowns: Power loss forced several schools to close or delay opening for safety reasons.
• Flooding challenges: Heavy rainfall exacerbated flooding in vulnerable low-lying zones, complicating repair efforts.

The sudden loss of…