Houston braces for up to 200,000 outages as winter storm hits CenterPoint service area

CenterPoint Energy warns the Houston area could endure 100,000 to 200,000 outages during a winter storm, with 3,300 crews and 1,500 trucks deployed and most outages expected to be restored within 12 hours. Forecast calls for about 0.1 inch of ice, possible sleet, and temperatures staying at or below freezing for 24–36 hours, with northern areas likely to see greater impacts. Residents should stay off roads and away from downed power lines.