# Central Texas Storm: Power Outages, Flooding, and Damaging Winds

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Podcast: [Austin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/austin-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463304)
Published: 2026-05-20T22:32:00+00:00
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Severe thunderstorms hit Central Texas Tuesday night, causing widespread power outages and flooding. Winds gusted up to 70 mph, snapping trees and causing hazardous driving conditions. Over 10,000 customers lost power, with Austin Energy and Pedernales Electric Cooperative reporting the outages. A Flood Advisory was in effect for eastern Williamson County until 2 AM. Officials urge caution and ask for storm photos or videos to monitor the situation. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/27d747b99bcf5aa5

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