Severe storms leave over 800k without power in Texas

Authorities in Texas have warned that there might be power cuts for days. This is because many homes and businesses are still without power after severe weather. A teenager died when a house collapsed during a storm. Texas had deadly storms and tornadoes over the Memorial Day weekend, causing at least 24 deaths. The region could still experience hail, damaging wind, and flash flooding. Southern parts of Texas and Florida are facing unusual heat. The storms in Texas led to a disaster declaration in Dallas County. Streets were flooded, and trees and power lines were knocked down in Dallas city. Power restoration could take some time. The storms caused significant damage, with many homes destroyed. The storms also affected other states like Arkansas, Oklahoma, Alabama, and Kentucky. Record-high sea temperatures and changing weather patterns contributed to the severe weather. One person died in Texas due to destructive storms with baseball-sized hail. More than 400,000 customers are without power in the state. The storms also disrupted travel, with hundreds of flights delayed or canceled. The power outages may take days to fix, especially in Dallas County. The storms affected polling places, with some locations still without power. The severe weather in Texas is part of a larger pattern affecting the region. More thunderstorms are expected, with cities like Houston, Austin, and Lafayette on alert. The main threats are damaging winds and large hail. Flooding is also a concern, with heavy rainfall expected over the next few days. The National Weather Service will issue warnings as needed to address the potential for flash floods.