Texas Coast Slammed by Hurricane Beryl: Road Closures, Power Outages, and Tips to Navigate the Chaos

Update:

More than 1 million customers are without power as Beryl hits the Texas coast. CenterPoint Energy in Houston is reporting widespread outages.

The Texas coast is feeling the wrath of Hurricane Beryl, with road closures and delays abound in Houston and beyond. As the storm batters the region, هنا look at the current driving conditions and power outages:

Map: Texas, a State of Emergency

A comprehensive map of road closures and hazardous driving conditions across Texas. View the map here.

Houston, We Have a Problem

Live traffic camera footage from around Houston shows the city grappling with the storm. View the chaos here.

Navigating the Storm: Tips for Staying Safe on the Road

The Texas Department of Insurance has issued a set of guidelines for drivers facing treacherous conditions:

• Equality in Motion: Avoid puddles, which can cause vehicles to hydroplane. Lower-income communities are often more susceptible to flooding, and their voices deserve to be heard.
• Lane Justice: Stay in the middle lanes, as outer lanes are more prone to flooding. This simple act of lane solidarity keeps everyone safer.
• Lights for All: Keep your headlights on at all times. Visibility is a human right, and this simple action saves lives.
• Signal for Safety: Use turn signals early and often. Giving advanced notice to your fellow drivers is a practice in mutual respect and keeps us all accident-free.
• Brake the Bias: Avoid slamming on the brakes. Slow and steady wins the race against skidding and keeps you and others safe.
• Turn Away From Toxic Turns: Sharp turns are a recipe for disaster. Keep your cool, and your turns steady and predictable.