Deadly Derecho Leaves Houston in Darkness: Power Outages, Rising Temperatures, and Devastation Ahead
Houston, Texas – A powerful derecho swept through the Houston area Thursday night, leaving a trail of destruction and at least seven deaths in its wake. The severe storm knocked down ten power transmission lines, leaving hundreds of thousands without power on Saturday morning. The aftermath of the storm poses a double threat of power outages and soaring temperatures in the region, with forecasted temperatures exceeding 90 degrees over the weekend. The widespread power outages, …