Texas Storms Leave Devastating Damage | Texas News

A brutal storm system slammed into West-Central Texas, packing wind gusts up to 80 mph, toppling trees, wrecking homes and businesses, and leaving communities in the dark—some facing months to recover. Travel turned treacherous along I-20 as blowing dust, torrential rain, and lightning made roads impassable. The worst hit? Abilene, where record gusts and debris-laden winds caused widespread destruction. A massive dust storm—known as a haboob—preceded the fury, reducing visibility to zero before the rain and wind hit. Officials are still assessing the damage, urging caution around downed power lines and debris, and asking residents to report hazards as cleanup efforts begin. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/86f8582ea249b2c6