Overview

• 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.