Hurricane Beryl

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Hurricane Beryl sweeps across the U.S., leaving a trail of destruction from the Caribbean to Texas. Millions are left without power, facing dangerous heat. Houston's NRG Stadium is damaged, and Whataburger's app becomes an unlikely power outage map. Frustrations rise as the death toll climbs.

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Hurricane Beryl wreaked havoc as it made its way from the Caribbean to Texas, leaving a trail of destruction in its path. The storm caused power outages and flooding in various parts of the United States, particularly in Texas, where millions were left without electricity. Houston, one of the hardest-hit areas, faced severe power outages, leading to rising frustrations as the dangerous heat wave struck the region, posing risks to vulnerable populations, especially seniors and those with health conditions. The storm also caused significant damage to infrastructure, such as the NRG Stadium, where multiple roof panels were blown off as a result of Beryl's fury.

As the remnants of Hurricane Beryl loomed, the situation in Texas exacerbated due to the impact on essential services. Amid the chaos, misinformation and difficulties in accessing aid were apparent. The death toll in Texas from the storm rose to seven, with misusing generators being blamed for two fatalities.

The aftermath of Hurricane Beryl left Texans outraged, with the Whataburger app serving as an unlikely power outage map to locate functioning places. Amid the chaos, efforts were made to restore power and resume operations at the Port of Galveston, yet the brutal heatwave persisted and complications arose, presenting challenges for officials assessing the extensive damages incurred.

As communities worked towards recovery and restoration, various news sources captured the extent of the destruction, emphasizing the need for aid and support for those affected by Hurricane Beryl. Through drones and reports, the full impact of the storm's wrath was documented, shedding light on the challenges faced and the resilience demonstrated by the communities as they navigated the aftermath of the devastating hurricane.

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Virality Score 5.5

Change in Rank -3

Thread Age 115 days

Number of Articles 1285

Political Leaning

Left 32.6%

Center 49.7%

Right 17.6%

Regional Coverage

US 70.5%

Non-US 29.5%

Recent Coverage

From the Caribbean to Texas, Beryl leaves a trail of destruction

Al Jazeera - 104 days ago - The hurricane, which has since been downgraded, destroyed two islands in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Tornado Warnings Continue In Path, Wake Of Hurricane Beryl

Daily Caller - 104 days ago - The National Hurricane Center (NHC) issued multiple warnings Wednesday as a now-downgraded Hurricane Beryl continues her path across the U.S.

Eye Opener: Remnants of Beryl wreak havoc across the Midwest

CBS News - 104 days ago - What's left of Hurricane Beryl continues to wreak havoc across the Midwest as blistering heat blankets much of the country. Also, President Biden tries to project strength in a major speech to NATO, while former President Donald Trump calls for another presidential debate. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.

Eight killed after Beryl sweeps across U.S.

Raw Story - 104 days ago - At least eight people were killed in the southern United States after storm Beryl felled trees and caused heavy flooding, before being downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone on Tuesday.In the aftermath, as millions in the Houston area remained without power and were sweating under a heat advisory, Pr...

Hurricane Beryl’s remnants bring rainfall warnings for Ontario and Quebec

Toronto Star - 104 days ago - TORONTO - Environment Canada is warning of "torrential" rain brought by the remnants of Hurricane Beryl to southern Ontario and Quebec, with downpours that could last until Thursday.

Hurricane Beryl may have caused $32bn losses to US, as small islands brace for economic punch

The Independent - 104 days ago - Beryl, now a tropical rainstorm, is expected to continue causing flooding, localised tornadoes, and gusty winds as it moves through the Midwest

CenterPoint Energy : publishes initial restoration status tracker and provides customer restoration update

marketscreenercom - 104 days ago - Houston - July 9, 2024 - In the approximately 30 hours since Hurricane Beryl exited CenterPoint Energy's service area yesterday afternoon, the company has continued its progress restoring power to...

Biden Blames Texas Governor, Lieutenant Governor for Delaying Federal Aid after Hurricane Beryl | National Review

National Review - 104 days ago - Greg Abbott and Dan Patrick both shot back at Biden for falsely claiming they were unreachable during the hurricane.

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businessstandardcom - 104 days ago - Oil prices fell 1 per cent to $82.33 amid easing supply disruption concerns from Gaza ceasefire hopes and Hurricane Beryl's impact

Biden blames Texas officials for delayed federal response to Beryl

Alternet - 104 days ago - Texas is receiving federal aid for Hurricane Beryl later than needed because state leaders were slow to request an official disaster declaration from the White House, President Joe Biden told the Houston Chronicle Tuesday.With Gov. Greg Abbott out of the country on an economic development trip in As...

As Beryl disappates, dangerous heat still lingers

CBS News - 104 days ago - Beryl has mostly dissipated, but the rain from its remnants still poses flooding risks. Meanwhile, dangerously high temperatures still threaten both coasts. CBS New York meteorologist Lonnie Quinn has the forecast.

Residents of Houston seniors building swelter without power or help

Washington Post - 104 days ago - Elsewhere in the city, a big furniture store opened its doors to offer air conditioning and a place to plug in life-aiding equipment after Hurricane Beryl.

Roof of Texans' NRG Stadium Damaged by Hurricane Beryl

Bleacher Report - 104 days ago - The retractable roof of the Houston Texans' NRG Stadium suffered damage after the Monday landfall of Hurricane Beryl. Aerial video provided by the Associated…

Hurricane Beryl Death Toll Rises to 7, Generator Misuse Is Blamed for 2 Deaths

The Epoch Times - 104 days ago - Repair and recovery crews are battling through extreme heat to reconnect services for 1 million people.

Millions in Texas still without power after Beryl sweeps through

CBS News - 104 days ago - People in Texas are surveying the damage after Beryl hit the state as a Category 1 hurricane before weakening into a tropical depression as it made its way inland. Millions in the Lone Star State were still without power on Tuesday. Omar Villafranca has more.

'Joke of a state': Texans relying on fast food app to track outages slam utility company

Raw Story - 104 days ago - After the devastation left in the wake of Hurricane Beryl, millions of Texans were left without power. And once again, residents of the Lone Star State were unable to count on Texas' flagship utility company for either prompt service restoration or even reliable communication.Some Texans frustrated ...

In Search of Power, Texans Ask: Are the Lights on at Whataburger?

NY Times - 105 days ago - With no working outage tracker from the Houston area’s main electricity provider, people are turning to the chain’s map of open restaurants after Hurricane Beryl.

Here’s Why Texans Are Using The Whataburger App To Track Power Outages

Forbes - 105 days ago - Over 2 million Texans are still without power as of Tuesday, and over 1.6 million of those people are CenterPoint customers.

Warnings in place as hurricane Beryl remnants set to hit parts of Canada

Global News - 105 days ago - Warnings are in place as the remnants of hurricane Beryl are set to move into parts of Canada, bringing heavy rain and the threat of torrential downpours.

'Joke of a state': Texans resorting to fast food app to track outages slam utility company

Alternet - 105 days ago - After the devastation left in the wake of Hurricane Beryl, millions of Texans were left without power. And once again, residents of the Lone Star State were unable to count on Texas' flagship utility company for either prompt service restoration or even reliable communication.Some Texans frustrated ...

Whataburger app becomes unlikely power outage map after Houston hurricane

TechCrunch - 105 days ago - Fast-food chain Whataburger's app has gone viral in the wake of Hurricane Beryl, which left around 1.8 million utility customers in Houston, Texas without