Four killed as severe thunderstorms sweep across Texas

More Severe Weather Forecast for Texas Following String of Extreme Storms

More Severe Weather , Forecast for Texas Following , String of Extreme Storms. 'The Independent' reports that nearly a quarter of a million people remain without power in Texas following a series of severe storms. . The National Weather Service has warned that more heavy rain and dangerous winds are forecast for the area. . According to utility company Oncor, work to restore power remains ongoing. . Heavy rain, thunder, lightning and flooding are impacting several of the communities where Oncor teams are working to restore these outages, Oncor website, via 'The Independent'. Storms on May 28 killed a 16-year-old worker in the Houston suburb of Magnolia. . In Houston, streets remain flooded from the same storm, as more severe thunderstorm watches were put into effect on the morning of May 31. . According to National Weather Service meteorologist Josh Weiss, the May 31 storm system , "does look like it's going to be encompassing Texas again.”. Weiss added that other areas are also at risk of experiencing severe storms and potential flash flooding. Southern Arkansas, northern Louisiana, Mississippi are likely to see strong winds and hail, Josh Weiss, National Weather Service meteorologist, via 'The Independent'. At the same time, the weather service has issued a heat advisory for several areas, including Corpus Christi, Laredo and McAllen

Severe Weather Causes Thousands of Americans to Lose Power

Severe Weather Causes , Thousands of Americans to Lose Power. The past few days have brought deadly tornadoes and storms across the country, BBC reports. Over Memorial Day weekend, at least 23 people were killed, and hundreds more were injured. Approximately 200,000 people still have no power, BBC reports. . Kentucky had the most outages, leaving over 80,000 homes without power. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency, referencing the "devastating storms that hit almost the entire state.". Texas Governor Greg Abbott said that over a third of the state's counties were in a state of disaster from the extreme weather. The National Weather Service (NWS) warns that severe weather may continue until May 29. Flash flooding, "significant damaging wind and large hail" is expected throughout northern and central Texas, as well as southern Oklahoma. Flash flooding, "significant damaging wind and large hail" is expected throughout northern and central Texas, as well as southern Oklahoma. The East Coast, particularly New York to Maryland, could experience thunderstorms and heavy rain. These disasters come as forecasters predict an "extraordinary" Atlantic hurricane season commencing in June.