Crews race to restore power across Texas ahead of another round of storms

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Crews in Texas are trying to restore power across the storm-battered state ahead of severe weather that could bring more damaging winds and hail. Electricity is 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.

A Pearland city worker attempts to repair a broken power line following a severe thunderstorm that passed through the area Tuesday afternoon May, 28, 2024, in Pearland, Texas. Magnolia Fire officials investigate the scene of a collapsed house that resulted in a fatality on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 in Magnolia, Texas.

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.

 

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