Houston Power Restoration Nears Completion After Devastating Derecho

Nearly all affected residents to have electricity by Wednesday night, but 20,000 may wait until weekend

The May 16 storm caused widespread damage, leaving 922,000 without power and resulting in eight deaths.
A derecho, characterized by hurricane-force winds, caused more damage than typical tornadoes.
CenterPoint Energy expects 98% restoration by Wednesday, with remaining outages in severely damaged areas.
Localized equipment issues may delay power return for some residents despite broader restoration efforts.
Upcoming heatwave raises concerns for those still without power, with temperatures expected to reach mid-90s.