{"id":1950626,"date":"2023-06-18T21:47:02","date_gmt":"2023-06-19T01:47:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/at-least-5-dead-more-than-640000-without-power-due-to-southern-u-s-storms\/"},"modified":"2023-06-18T21:49:14","modified_gmt":"2023-06-19T01:49:14","slug":"at-least-5-dead-more-than-640000-without-power-due-to-southern-u-s-storms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/at-least-5-dead-more-than-640000-without-power-due-to-southern-u-s-storms\/","title":{"rendered":"5 dead, 640,000 powerless in southern U.S. storms."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fat-least-5-dead-more-than-640000-without-power-due-to-southern-u-s-storms%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1950626&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><div class=\"entry-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo by Montinique Monroe\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Ongoing Storms Cause Devastation and Power Outages in the South<\/h2>\n<p>OAN\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/tag\/brooke-mallory\">Brooke Mallory<\/a><br \/>6:33 PM \u2013 Sunday, June 18, 2023<\/p>\n<p>Five people were killed and more than 640,000 customers were without power across the South on Sunday afternoon as storms and catastrophic weather continued to whip across the region, according to the tracking website PowerOutage.us.<\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-1\" style=\"min-width: 320px; min-height: 50px;  text-align: center;\">  \t<script>  \t\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-1'); });  \t<\/script>  <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-slot__ad-label\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>PowerOutage.us noted that Oklahoma was the state impacted the worst by power outages, with over 290,800 consumers without power.<\/p>\n<p>According to the tracker, more than 110,000 people in Louisiana and Texas were without power, while more than 62,000 in Arkansas and more than 53,000 in Mississippi were without electricity.<\/p>\n<p>The National Wildfire Coordinating Group mentioned that severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall were expected in parts of the region early Sunday, along with excessive heat warnings and critical fire weather risk, defined as low relative humidity, strong surface wind, unstable air, and drought.<\/p>\n<p>The Houston Weather Service advised residents to take precautions since the heat index was above 113 degrees.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote data-service=\"twitter\" data-category=\"marketing\" data-placeholder-image=\"https:\/\/c3.oann.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/complianz-gdpr\/assets\/images\/placeholders\/twitter-minimal.jpg\" class=\"cmplz-placeholder-element twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\u26a0\ufe0fExtreme Heat continues today with dangerous heat indices near\/exceeding 113\u00baF. <\/p>\n<p>If you have outdoor plans this <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/FathersDay?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#FathersDay<\/a>, don&#8217;t forget to practice heat safety! Take frequent breaks, stay hydrated, NEVER leave people\/pets alone in a car!<\/p>\n<p>More info \ud83d\udc47 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/oMg7M6R4PZ\">pic.twitter.com\/oMg7M6R4PZ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NWS Houston (@NWSHouston) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NWSHouston\/status\/1670406348432101377?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 18, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script type=\"text\/plain\" data-service=\"twitter\" data-category=\"marketing\" async data-cmplz-src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Governor Greg Abbott (R-Texas) went to Perryton, Texas, where officials claimed more than 1,000 people were without power after a tornado killed three people this week. The Perryton Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce announced plans to build a cooling facility in the 8,000-person hamlet, approximately 115 miles northeast of Amarillo, to combat the impacts of the storm\u2019s high temperatures.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cAt times of events like these, Texans come together,\u201d Abbott told reporters as he signed a disaster declaration that would \u201ctrigger all the resources the state can bring to bear\u2026 to accelerate the ability to rebuild.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote data-service=\"twitter\" data-category=\"marketing\" data-placeholder-image=\"https:\/\/c3.oann.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/complianz-gdpr\/assets\/images\/placeholders\/twitter-minimal.jpg\" class=\"cmplz-placeholder-element twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Texas continues to work around the clock to provide resources to the Panhandle region following severe weather and tornadoes. <\/p>\n<p>Thank you to first responders and volunteers for their selfless dedication to help their fellow Texans recover and rebuild. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/d1ivoswEfL\">pic.twitter.com\/d1ivoswEfL<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GregAbbott_TX\/status\/1670573243462189060?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 18, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script type=\"text\/plain\" data-service=\"twitter\" data-category=\"marketing\" async data-cmplz-src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Abbott also mentioned that he was astounded by how much of the town had been devastated, and he hailed the \u201cnonstop heroic efforts of health care providers,\u201d who, he claimed, treated 160 injured individuals at the local hospital.<\/p>\n<p>The weather service office in Jackson issued severe thunderstorm warnings for many counties in Mississippi, warning of hail, high winds, and tornadoes.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, one person was killed in Madison County, roughly 30 miles north of Jackson, when severe weather destroyed at least 69 homes on Friday.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote data-service=\"twitter\" data-category=\"marketing\" data-placeholder-image=\"https:\/\/c3.oann.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/complianz-gdpr\/assets\/images\/placeholders\/twitter-minimal.jpg\" class=\"cmplz-placeholder-element twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">[8:25 am \u2013 6\/18\/23] Heat impacts will quickly become a concern early this week, especially for those that remain without power OR those involved in storm recovery efforts. Expect highs well into the 90s in much of the area Mon and Tue. Take heat precautions! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/okwx?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#okwx<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/arwx?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#arwx<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/cQL8Oa8cP6\">pic.twitter.com\/cQL8Oa8cP6<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NWS Tulsa (@NWStulsa) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NWStulsa\/status\/1670422799528394753?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 18, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script type=\"text\/plain\" data-service=\"twitter\" data-category=\"marketing\" async data-cmplz-src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum warned early Sunday afternoon that clearing key streets that had become inaccessible due to fallen trees might take hours, according to NBC station KJRH in Tulsa.<\/p>\n<p>The National Weather Service in New Orleans issued a warning of \u201cgusty winds and deadly lightning\u201d from building thunderstorms in Jackson County, Mississippi, roughly 110 miles to the east.<\/p>\n<p>The city of New Orleans opened cooling centers and hydration stations and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/juvenile-gunman-kills-at-least-five-during-rampage-in-raleigh-north-carolina-neighborhood\/\" title=\"Juvenile Gunman Kills at Least Five During Rampage in Raleigh, North Carolina Neighborhood\">advised local residents<\/a> to wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing and to also take frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments while drinking plenty of water if they were spending time outside.<\/p>\n<p>Electricity shut-offs for overdue accounts have been deferred by Entergy New Orleans and the Sewerage &#038; Water Board of New Orleans until Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>According to the meteorological service headquarters in Little Rock, strong winds and hail were also forecast over numerous counties in Arkansas.<\/p>\n<p>Escambia County Public Information Officer Andie Gibson reported that a person was confirmed dead on Thursday after being trapped beneath a tree at home during a storm.<\/p>\n<p>A waterspout hit ashore Friday afternoon in Clearwater, nearly 500 miles southeast of Escambia County, \u201csending beach-related items flying into the air\u201d and injuring two tourists from Kansas, according to municipal authorities in an email.<\/p>\n<p>A 70-year-old woman and a 63-year-old man were treated at a nearby hospital for minor injuries, according to authorities. Their identities have been kept private.<\/p>\n<p>The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said that waterspouts form over water frequently during violent thunderstorms or tornadoes and dissipate quickly when they strike ashore.<\/p>\n<p>Stay informed! Receive breaking news blasts directly to your inbox for free. Subscribe here.\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>After Bill Gates met with China\u2019s Xi Jinping, Antony Blinken\u2019s meeting comes amid rising tensions and China\u2019s plans to spy on the U.S. from Cuba.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>California proposes taking so-called affirmation of a child\u2019s gender identity into account in child custody disputes. Here\u2019s One America\u2019s Sam Valk with more.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>This week has been filled with major headlines in the US and around the world. One America\u2019s Rachel Acenas has more in our Week in Review.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Guggenheim Baseball Management, which owns the Los Angeles Dodgers, is going ahead with their salute to the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>(Reuters) \u2013 A Moscow court fined Nasdaq-listed Yandex 2 million roubles ($24,242) for repeatedly refusing to provide the Federal Security Service, or\u2026 <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>LONDON (Reuters) \u2013 The British government said on Sunday that tech entrepreneur Ian Hogarth would head its new taskforce to look at\u2026 <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>JERUSALEM (Reuters) -U.S. chipmaker Intel Corp will spend $25 billion on a new factory in Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on\u2026 <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>(Reuters) \u2013 Binance has issued a cease and desist order to \u201cBinance Nigeria Limited\u201d, Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao said in a tweet\u2026 <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>hardest hit, with over 400,000 customers affected. Severe storms caused widespread damage and loss of life, leaving communities devastated. 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