Current:Home > BackCrews race to restore power across Texas ahead of another round of storms-LoTradeCoin
Crews race to restore power across Texas ahead of another round of storms
View Date:2024-12-23 16:19:26
DALLAS (AP) — Crews trying to restore power across storm-battered Texas were contending with downed trees and tangled limbs on Thursday, along with a forecast that could bring more damaging winds and hail.
Electricity was back on for about 80% of the more than 1 million homes and businesses that lost power after storms on Tuesday tore off roofs and uprooted trees from Dallas to Houston. One person was killed when a house under construction collapsed.
Utility Oncor said repair crews from eight states were working 16-hour shifts to restore power, but trees and debris were making it difficult to access damaged areas. It expects power in the Dallas area to be restored by Friday for most customers, although some outages will continue into the weekend.
The potential for heavy rains, flash flooding and severe weather was forecast through Thursday and into Friday.
The ongoing power outages following storms in north Texas prompted the Garland Independent School District in suburban Dallas to cancel classes for the remainder of the year.
“The challenges posed by the recent weather have made it impractical for campuses to continue with school,” the district said. Graduation ceremonies for its eight high schools will go on as planned.
For more information on recent tornado reports, see The Associated Press Tornado Tracker.
veryGood! (56)
Related
- AP Top 25: Oregon remains No. 1 as Big Ten grabs 4 of top 5 spots; Georgia, Miami out of top 10
- UN votes overwhelmingly to condemn US economic embargo on Cuba for 31st straight year
- `Worse than people can imagine’: Medicaid `unwinding’ breeds chaos in states
- DoorDash warns customers who don't tip that they may face a longer wait for their food orders
- Whoopi Goldberg Shares Very Relatable Reason She's Remained on The View
- Georgia lawmakers launch investigation of troubled Fulton County Jail in Atlanta
- Iowa couple stunned after winning $250,000 lottery prize
- Alabama can use nitrogen in execution, state's top court rules
- Louisiana man kills himself and his 1-year-old daughter after a pursuit
- Florida dentist charged in murder-for-hire case says he was a victim of extortion, not a killer
Ranking
- Why Game of Thrones' Maisie Williams May Be Rejoining the George R.R. Martin Universe
- Why dozens of birds are being renamed in the U.S. and Canada
- Alabama state Rep. Jeremy Gray announces bid for Congress in new Democratic-leaning district
- Actor Robert De Niro’s ex-top assistant cites courtroom outburst as an example of his abusive side
- Some women are stockpiling Plan B and abortion pills. Here's what experts have to say.
- Sam Bankman-Fried is found guilty of all charges and could face decades in prison
- Succession’s Alan Ruck Involved in 4-Vehicle Car Crash at Hollywood Pizzeria
- NFL Week 9 odds: Moneylines, point spreads, over/under
Recommendation
-
Up to 20 human skulls found in man's discarded bags, home in New Mexico
-
Save Up to 80% Off On Cashmere From Quince Which Shoppers Say Feels Like a Cloud
-
Listen to the last new Beatles’ song with John, Paul, George, Ringo and AI tech: ‘Now and Then’
-
9 students from same high school overdose on suspected fentanyl, Virginia governor steps in
-
Massive dust storm reduces visibility, causes vehicle pileup on central California highway
-
Portland, Oregon, teachers strike over class sizes, pay and resources
-
Crews begin removing debris amid ongoing search for worker trapped after Kentucky mine collapse
-
Bob Knight, legendary Indiana college basketball coach, dies at 83