Houston, October 26, 2025 – Bad storms hit Texas hard today. They knocked out power for more than 260,000 people. Now, the storms are moving east to the Gulf Coast. This could bring more trouble to places like Louisiana and Mississippi.
The storms started in big cities like Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth. Strong winds over 90 km/h blew down trees and power lines. Some spots saw winds up to 108 km/h. Rain poured down too, with 79 mm falling at Dallas airport. That’s a record for October in the last 25 years.
In Houston, about 150,000 homes lost power at first. By evening, that dropped to around 25,000. But crews still work to fix lines and poles. In Fort Worth, roofs got damaged, and lightning started at least six house fires in Dallas and nearby Denton. No one got hurt bad, but it was scary.
The National Weather Service says no tornadoes hit, even if radar showed some signs. It was mostly straight-line winds that caused the mess. They checked spots in Fort Worth and saw broken trees and light buildings hurt.
Now, the storms head to the Gulf. A tornado watch is on for southeast Louisiana, south Mississippi, and southwest Alabama until this afternoon. That covers New Orleans and Biloxi. Winds could stay strong, and rain might cause floods.
Experts say expect 25 to 75 mm of rain until Tuesday. It could lead to flash floods. The bad weather will hit the Southeast next, maybe the Carolinas too. They warn of more winds and possible twisters along the coast.
Power teams are out fixing things fast. Folks in Texas are told to stay inside and watch for downed lines. If you’re in the Gulf area, get ready for heavy rain and wind. Check alerts from the weather service.
This storm shows how quick weather can turn bad in the South. Families wait for lights to come back on. Keep safe and watch the sky as it moves east. More news soon as things change.