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Houston Blackout: Storms Leave Thousands in Dark
27 May
Summary
- Thousands of Houstonians lost power after overnight thunderstorms.
- Around 13,457 power outages were reported as of Wednesday morning.
- Crews have restored power to 56,000 customers since early Wednesday.
Overnight thunderstorms swept through the Houston area, leaving thousands of residents without power on Wednesday morning. The severe weather event, which began around 1 a.m., was accompanied by an estimated 6,000 lightning strikes and strong wind gusts.
As of 6:30 a.m., CenterPoint's outage tracker indicated 13,457 reported power outages. The most affected areas included Greenspoint, Rosenberg, and South Houston. Entergy also reported limited outages in Montgomery County and the Walden neighborhood.
CenterPoint activated its Emergency Operations Center and deployed more than 2,000 crews. By 5 a.m., power had been restored to approximately 56,000 customers. The National Weather Service predicts a 90% chance of rain for Wednesday due to a combination of low air pressure and moisture from the Gulf of Mexico.
