A severe storm, identified as a derecho, ravaged Houston and Harris County on Thursday, causing widespread devastation. The storm, which included hurricane-force winds reaching up to 100 mph, resulted in the deaths of seven people and left nearly a million homes and businesses without power. The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado with peak winds of 110 mph in the Cypress area. The storm caused significant damage, including shattered high-rise windows, downed trees, and disrupted power infrastructure. Restoration efforts are ongoing, but some areas may remain without power for weeks. The storm's estimated damage is between $5-$7 billion, making it one of Houston's costliest disasters. The aftermath poses additional risks, including heat and a smog warning.
Houston power outages still enormous. https://t.co/tKjIbU38bk
Hot weather poses new risks as thousands remain without power after deadly Houston storm https://t.co/REJ9Tzkpb1 https://t.co/Q1Eqe2VjN5
More than 349,000 customers were without electricity in Houston as the heat index rises. Kansas and Florida also face a severe weather risk. https://t.co/64UInCy8Wl
Power expected to be restored to most affected by deadly Houston storm https://t.co/s2I3krgijy
Houston was stunned by a storm with hurricane-strength winds. Tell us your story https://t.co/2b33i6jAOO
Dramatic video shows a glass window at a Houston, Texas, business was shattered by a powerful storm on Thursday. At least seven people were killed as a result of the storm, which caused widespread damage and left thousands without power. https://t.co/ph9McrYtI0 https://t.co/1MgwcORrmp
Houston storm damage photos show the city's recovery efforts so far. https://t.co/0stWiBjWNP
Major power outages continue in Texas after severe storm https://t.co/WdxmHfDH4z
People in the City of Houston were affected by the Thursday's destructive storms. Wild animals were, too. @Katiera_Winfrey https://t.co/gA1HdimLyj
Hot weather poses new risk after deadly Houston storm https://t.co/WZMMaDkLIc https://t.co/jmSeDuaa9o
It's about to get dangerously hot and humid in Houston. Life without power will likely get worse https://t.co/t3tuzv8h6v
Houston Residents Seek Aid As Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands . . . #houston #houstontexas #texas #houstonnews #worldnews #republictv https://t.co/N9gYgcXAsU
Hot Weather Poses New Risk as Thousands Remain without Power after Deadly Houston Storm https://t.co/jVi9hvuaP9
The widespread destruction of Thursday's storms brought much of #Houston to a standstill. See more visuals here https://t.co/W12hpnz9he https://t.co/OJjPt2V6nu
#Watch | Houston area grapples with heat, power cuts after major storms Storms packing winds of up to 100 mph (161 kph) tore through the region, damaging homes and buildings, felling power lines and leaving more than 800,000 #Houston #tornado https://t.co/jnYnaD8RVC
More than 48 hours after the #derecho hit #Houston and elsewhere along the Gulf Coast, there are still over 350,000 customers (over 1 in 6) without power in Harris County. Significant progress is being made but that explains the scope of the damage. #TXwx #HOUwx https://t.co/lWsmXvWPqZ
#HOU As our community continues to recover from the devastating storm on May 16, we remain focused on restoring all impacted customers as safely and as quickly as possible. We anticipate that approximately 80% of impacted customers will be restored by Sunday evening. To help… https://t.co/LtYnCGXYdO
At least 7 people killed after strong thunderstorms wreaked havoc in Houston, Texas, leaving hundreds of thousands of homes without power Follow us on Odysee: https://t.co/Hb2xdP0azB https://t.co/B3K6uCu1Zq
Texas power outage map: Severe storms leave nearly 800,000 homes, businesses without power https://t.co/ymDtmPaQYK
Total Devastation: Severe Storms Results in Power Outages, Loss of Life in Texas https://t.co/hJqZ5rtY6S
Remnants of severe weather continue to impact Houston, Texas and surrounding areas as many residents still don't have their power restored following heavy rain and damaging winds that swept through on Thursday. https://t.co/ZntpbkhfII https://t.co/xn9zd1qdIm
About 90 Houston ISD campuses were still without power Saturday morning following Thursday's devastating storm, but Superintendent Mike Miles said he hopes the district can make enough progress in its recovery to reopen the majority of its schools Monday. https://t.co/457MQhitOl
Proud to join Comm. @LesleyBrionesTX Mayor @whitmire_john @RepFletcher & CM @AbbieKamin for information on #StormRecovery. #houwx. Food still available at Bayland! https://t.co/YiEcKHqn5b https://t.co/89ZqCtmFVG
Photos: Houston cleans up, hundreds of thousands without power https://t.co/Oqgy5d1lpN
Must of Houston was unrecognizable after a severe thunderstorm and at least one tornado ripped through the city on Thursday, leaving widespread destruction. Here's a look at the continuing aftermath and recovery efforts so far. https://t.co/D1pil9XHib
As the Houston area works to clean up and restore power to hundreds of thousands after deadly storms left at least seven people dead, it will do so amid a smog warning and scorching temperatures that could pose health risks. https://t.co/pGt6P1BqHd
With about 2,200 workers spread around the Houston region handling breaks in the power system, CenterPoint Energy said Saturday it expects restoration will be "substantially complete" by end of the day Wednesday. More live updates here: https://t.co/jlH8mrnc7p
Widespread Power Outages From Deadly Houston Storm Raise New Risk https://t.co/S5bTVvmDQt
Triple-digit heat in store for Texans recovering from deadly storms https://t.co/Vm19BOkOSu https://t.co/T8e8Pu3ev7
Widespread power outages from deadly Houston storm raise a new risk: hot weather The balmy weather is a concern in a region where more than a half-million homes and businesses remained without electricity Saturday morning. https://t.co/2uLOKdC2n7
Houston-area storm deaths: Mother of 4 and man in Heights killed by trees; 5 others died during storms https://t.co/V3XhgaQZv0
Deadly storm smashes highrise windows and grinds Houston to a halt. https://t.co/GWrM1MrZW0
Live look at damage | Air 11 is over damage from Thursday's storm across the Houston area. Streaming now --> https://t.co/OTVTi73myt
Many people were left without power after storms raced through the greater Houston area on Thursday. Here's how you can get through your day without power: https://t.co/h6R4P9yIiG
As the Houston area works to clean up and restore power to hundreds of thousands after deadly storms, it will do so amid a smog warning and scorching temperatures. https://t.co/XTSOtP7lB2
Great to visit the command center in Houston following the storms yesterday. I had productive conversations with the @houmayor and other local officials to see how the city can quickly recover from the storms. We will be using every local, state, and federal avenue at our… https://t.co/FnTx0OwMyk
We're getting a look from the air at some of the damage from Thursday's storms. These photos were shared by Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Lesley Briones. https://t.co/55qSsYrzjZ
Hot weather poses new risk as thousands remain without power after deadly Houston storm https://t.co/1CcNZgntnf
EF-1 tornadoes ripped through Cypress, Waller County areas with winds at more than 100 mph, NWS reports https://t.co/b6q1Wew2Ow
Still over a half million customers without power in Harris County, including Houston Texas, after the wicked severe weather that went through on Thursday. Highs the next several days will be around 90. #txwx https://t.co/IGDkdPgXu6
At least seven people were killed as thunderstorms blew out windows in high-rise buildings, downed trees and knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses in the Houston area. https://t.co/R3djoqhojW
Some serious damage is being seen out of Houston, TX as residents are still recovering from the deadly #severe storms that raced through the metro on Thursday. Look at these massive trees lifted out as if weightless! #TXwx https://t.co/ISI8yF9aog
Good Morning everyone. A few days ago Houston was hit with a deadly storm. This storm has knocked out power to over 1,000,000 people at one point. Hundreds of thousands are shill without power. We are one of those affected. We just got word that it found be another week without… https://t.co/PbY0H3B2UJ
Houston is still recovering from Thursday's storms that swept through the area, caused significant damage and knocked out power to many people. https://t.co/n5uFf4rSY8
Houston area grapples with heat, power cuts after major storms https://t.co/DCmVFPFSiL https://t.co/SxIyTnEf0r
Strong storms blew through Houston on Thursday, leaving a devastating path of destruction behind. https://t.co/qpYHzPeyBS
⚠️ HOUSTON AREA GRAPPLES WITH HEAT, POWER CUTS AFTER MAJOR STORMS Full Story → https://t.co/CZkNGS1sgw https://t.co/o5DRvgAuwT
As the Houston area works to clean up and restore power to thousands after deadly storms that left at least seven people dead, it will do so Saturday under a smog warning and as all of southern Texas starts to feel the heat. https://t.co/imJ08naAv2
A foggy Saturday morning cloaked the days ahead of recovery from a Thursday storm that slashed through Houston with wind speeds over 100 mph, killing at least seven people and leaving thousands still without power. 📷: HC staff photographers Follow our live updates here:… https://t.co/LEgrQyJDLV
Powerful deadly storms batter Houston Follow us on Odysee: https://t.co/Hb2xdP0azB https://t.co/RkXwQOQLmy
Car crushed by fallen bricks as deadly thunderstorm causes damage in Houston https://t.co/YVnF3p3yKl https://t.co/ZfkzMYrtAn
Death toll from Texas storm rises to 7 https://t.co/rZyUMpuFVQ
'Get away from the glass!' Dramatic video captured inside a downtown Houston business shows people running for shelter as powerful winds shatter windows. https://t.co/qD7v5RrgDz
REST IN PEACE 🙏 31-year-old Christin Martinez, seen here with 3 of her 4 children and her husband, was killed by a falling tree during severe storms in Houston. At least 6 others were also killed in the storms. MOR: https://t.co/y8z0t0xsJc https://t.co/EhJYC1JXnY
Houston storm deaths: Mom of 4 killed by tree in Houston's East End; 3 others died during storms https://t.co/ElIaiAJfmi
Several people have been killed as severe thunderstorms sweep across Texas with Houston heavily affected. Streets were flooded, and trees and power lines were down across the region. https://t.co/nBiJC184ro https://t.co/V7zff3qRi9
At least seven people have been killed as thunderstorms blew out windows in high-rise buildings, downed trees and knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses around Houston, Texas. https://t.co/HawVCCOkff
The worst windstorm in Houston in 40 years has left hundreds of thousands of customers without power and grounded hundreds of flights across Texas. 🎥 Is this the new normal? @markgongloff explains https://t.co/pERmqUB5LB https://t.co/hvqdYOQwaZ
Powerful storms tore through the Texas, killing at least seven people and knocking out power to nearly 800,000 customers. @PriscillaWT reports live from Houston with more. https://t.co/GoBQddwwWQ
Remarkable 15-byline (!) @HoustonChron story on the aftermath of a devastating storm in Houston that left 1M without power https://t.co/JODhtsd9Ld
The death toll from severe weather that lashed the #Texas city of Houston has risen to seven, authorities say. https://t.co/hcVZHjwT2b
Houston metro rocked by 100 mph derecho that left 7 dead and over 1 million without power #txwx https://t.co/MYMY9a4pPz
Power still out? Houston is about to get dangerously hotter and muggier. Here's what we know https://t.co/4BxiFbL02I
Several people have been killed in Houston, Texas, after thunderstorms with hurricane-force winds, local authorities said. Power outages in affected areas in the US city are expected to last weeks. https://t.co/JH8vrzChAn
High winds, thunderstorms wreak havoc in East Texas, Louisiana, cutting power https://t.co/dIMH8CmgmC
Hurricane-force storm kills 4 in Houston, shatters buildings, uproots trees #hurricane #Houston #storm https://t.co/8gSsmAHSB5
Downtown Houston hit by tornado was the center of the havoc with shattered glass from highrise buildings sprawled across streets. https://t.co/XGielzTeFD https://t.co/WEz8OYM07E
Seven dead in Houston amid devastating storm including cement truck driver, 73, crushed to death by falling crane https://t.co/qt5hDeeQWs https://t.co/ZGQgejrkAQ
The Houston area's reeling after severe storms ravaged the city! Check out the footage here 👉 https://t.co/Q5saqUSpWL https://t.co/uD2zUArtSd
Death toll from Texas storm rises to 7 #ARYNews https://t.co/9aNAkyfmfk
Texas Storms Cut Power to a Million Customers https://t.co/wdIfp3dVGu
Deadly storms slam Houston yet again; hundreds of thousands without power across Texas https://t.co/ZjiWDd6JLB
Widespread power outages from deadly Houston storm raise new risk: hot weather https://t.co/hoFHuzRiWN
Houston could be without power for weeks after hurricane-force storms smash through https://t.co/HjQmDCWTt7
Were Thursday's storms in Houston a #derecho? There's no doubt the storm complex was extremely destructive, long-lived and part of a larger MCS, or mesoscale convective system, that traveled a considerable distance. BUT some semantics we need to get into. A thread: https://t.co/qDArrdaNUH
Seven people have died in Houston and the surrounding county after severe weather ripped down power lines and trees and toppled brick walls, officials say. https://t.co/laMnCxuMHb
Severe Storm Ravages Houston, Leaving Extensive Commercial Damage https://t.co/alVmbBg6np
Thursday's fierce storms are now blamed for 7 deaths across Houston and Harris County, officials say. The victims include a mother of 4 in the East End and a man in the Heights. Our prayers go out to their loved ones.https://t.co/EGfbb8SWS9 https://t.co/1g58gN8ryy
Houston begins cleanup after severe storm ravages city, killing 7 and plunging area in darkness https://t.co/to3X6h9za2
The day after a devastating storm swept through the city, Houstonians picked across the wreckage of felled trees and shattered windows to assess the damage and begin rebuilding. https://t.co/kw1LeYrPdQ
Nearly a million homes and businesses in Texas, Louisiana and other Gulf Coast states were still without power after severe storms battered the region https://t.co/RcKri4IHfl https://t.co/fX0NwkY3o9
I spent the afternoon at the emergency operations center in downtown Houston meeting with the mayor, fire chief, and other local leaders. Last night, 900,000 homes and businesses around the city lost power from the deadly storms that hit our city. As of tonight, CenterPoint… https://t.co/EvodhsiZLB
It could be weeks before some Houston residents get power back, according to experts. https://t.co/jVOcZup4oP #khou11
Once-in-a-generation wind event caused deaths, extensive damage across Houston https://t.co/ViCDGFA6Xb https://t.co/LYaScwcVNM
“Even during hurricanes, we’ve never seen the trees go so crazy.” The storm that hurtled through Houston late Thursday surprised a city long accustomed to bouts of severe weather, leaving shocked residents and a landscape of debris in its wake. https://t.co/dVwpNThGnU
7 dead in Houston, Texas after powerful storm hits the city https://t.co/Q7j5Tczz1T
🚨🇺🇸BREAKING: HOUSTON STORM DEATH TOLL RISES TO 7, BILLIONS IN DAMAGE ESTIMATED A storm on Thursday caused $5-$7 billion in damage, making it one of Houston's costliest disasters. AccuWeather estimates the storm's damage ranks among the worst in recorded history. Winds up to… https://t.co/Jzlj6nxvnU https://t.co/hOtVA11q2D
Once-in-a-generation wind event caused deaths, extensive damage across Houston, meteorologist says https://t.co/qUJQ6Afwac
Update: The death toll from yesterday's severe storm in the Houston, Texas area has risen to 7. https://t.co/KkZE26nnp5
UPDATE: Death toll from storm in the Houston area rises to 7 https://t.co/B7ZCtJkj9v
The death toll from Thursday's destructive storms that swept through the Houston area has now risen to seven, authorities say. https://t.co/lQmSbFjeLb
Thursday's storms left devastating scenes all across the Houston area. At least four people were killed, damage was widespread and power was knocked out to close to one million customers. The road to recovery will be a long one -- one you can help with. https://t.co/7Yhb7APaHZ https://t.co/nq2WIiLBzZ
Power outages could last for weeks in the Houston, Texas area of the USA after a destructive complex of storms tore through the area, killing at least four people and crumpling critical power infrastructure. #9News https://t.co/xSZG6mFucb
According to the National Weather Service, it was an EF-1 with winds of 110 miles per hour. The path and how long it was on the ground is unknown, but NWS said the tornado touched down in northwest Harris County. https://t.co/sGor3f7aLw
The National Weather Service has confirmed the damaging winds in Houston on Thursday were caused by a derecho. A derecho is a long lasting severe wind event traveling several hundred miles.#TXwx https://t.co/9Fu7mu3qgn
5 dead in 'exceptionally' strong storm in Houston https://t.co/RGigYL5Ogc
Air 11 captured some of the images of devastation around the Houston area, from the scene of a crane collapse to shattered windows downtown and more. https://t.co/OTVTi73myt https://t.co/f0rKTCuxTU
The National Weather Service confirms a derecho was responsible for the damage to the Houston area during the deadly severe storms Thursday evening. FOX Weather meteorologist @SteveBenderWx breaks down the latest. #TXwx https://t.co/660EdW11eW
Houston and other parts of the Gulf Coast are dealing with the aftermath of intense storms that have been hammering the region. At least four people were killed in Houston after hurricane-force winds tore through the city. @AliRogin reports. https://t.co/AuNEXtbqGD https://t.co/rLMzGJ2jTa
Severe storms moved through the Houston area. These are photos and videos of them. https://t.co/vm1lEl73Kn
Power outages could last weeks in parts of Houston after thunderstorms with hurricane-force winds tore through the city, an official said Friday, knocking out electricity to nearly 1 million homes and businesses. https://t.co/ZTszKkUjyx
Home security cameras captured dramatic footage of powerful storms sweeping the Houston area Thursday, showcasing intense winds, heavy rain, and vivid lightning.#txwx https://t.co/fxwgYA6ZaG
Straight-line winds blamed for downtown Houston damage; tornado confirmed by NWS Houston in Cypress https://t.co/WSZHb7KSK6
Deadly storms slam Houston area with 100+ mph winds, causing widespread damage and power outages for nearly 1 million. Officials say it could take weeks to fully restore electricity in some areas. At least 4 killed in Harris County. Story: https://t.co/N77FBK0Xel https://t.co/oqScepOx5r
Houston thunderstorm complex met criteria of derecho per @NWS and (despite bizarre tweets from some taking issue with this) they formed atop a record-setting heat dome that stretched from South Florida across Gulf and into Mexico. Other factors fueled their intensity as well. https://t.co/E7dvhsQ3Ap
TRAGIC. Houston police say the mother of four had gone to move the SUV because she was worried about a large, old tree falling on it. https://t.co/kN2U1RAAJa
After severe storms battered Texas, Louisiana and other Gulf Coast states, more than 890,000 homes were left without power https://t.co/RcKri4IHfl https://t.co/pdOtNcGUqZ
A 31-year-old mom who went outside during the deadly storm to move her car Thursday night was killed when a tree fell on top of it, @houstonpolice says. She's one of at least 4 people killed during last night's intense thunderstorms. @JMilesKHOU https://t.co/EGfbb8SWS9
100mph winds with that severe thunderstorm that blasted Houston yesterday! https://t.co/nqJtbK3TvM
Skyscraper windows shredded by 100mph winds in Houston storms https://t.co/o4jKLKACZ2
WATCH: Trail of Destruction Left In Houston After Severe Storm Batters the City https://t.co/OIM9sYXfJd
The worst windstorm in Houston in 40 years has killed at least four people, left more than 800,000 customers without power and grounded hundreds of flights across Texas. 🎥 Is this the new normal? @markgongloff explains https://t.co/pERmqUB5LB https://t.co/gtIAhyhnuS
Per @NWSHouston, @NWSSPC, other NWS offices, last night's line of severe t-storms was a #derecho. 90-100 mph wind gusts estimated in Houston. 84 mph gust in #NOLA. Classic "riding the northern side of a #heat wave" event you'd typically see in summer farther north. https://t.co/RjsgkCjfnb
An important reminder that severe wind can be just as damaging as weak tornadoes (which account for ~80% of them) In this case, @NWSHouston concluded that straight-line wind peaked around 100 MPH downtown. It's equivalent to EF1 damage, only far more widespread https://t.co/QZv6zF2aHy
Survey reports from severe storms 5/16: - EF-1 tornado near Cypress (peak winds 110mph). - Straight-line wind damage in downtown Houston. Winds peaked ~ 100mph. - Widespread straight-line winds near Baytown/Galena Park area. Wind peaked 90-100mph. More details to be shared later
A look at the severe thunderstorm line segment that produced winds of 90-100 mph in Houston yesterday. https://t.co/MZh60OVEOn
NWS confirms EF 1 tornado touched down in Cypress area during Thursday's storms https://t.co/J0PhfW3s4d
Houston storm damage updates: Nearly 700K still without power, no restoration timetable https://t.co/Pzv5LPHROg
Texas Storms Kill 4, Cut Power to a Million Customers https://t.co/wdIfp3dVGu
Downtown Houston Rocked by Severe Storms & Strong Winds, Wild Video | Click to read more 👇 https://t.co/nmvLv3xZE1
Thursday’s extreme thunderstorm in Houston illustrated the potency of straight-line winds. https://t.co/G4gUsNsnHp Damage from a tornado in the Cypress area, meanwhile, likely was in the EF3 range. https://t.co/fVV279I6Rd
Storm survey teams from the National Weather Service have confirmed a tornado near Cypress. The team members in northwest Harris County are still determining the tornado's intensity and path length. More updates: https://t.co/7dEh7QjmN1
Apocalyptic scenes in Texas as monster storms rip through Lone Star state, killing at least four and leaving 1million without power https://t.co/70y4DcGabJ https://t.co/CfOOTk1s3q
Deadly Storm Blows Through Houston—Blowing Out Windows, Closing Schools (Photos) https://t.co/HtHea8ijvJ https://t.co/EpDJD51R0C