Data published by Austin Energy shows over 100,000 of their customers were impacted by May’s microburst storm. The power company named the storm the third-worst in the utility’s history.
What is a microburst storm?
Microbursts are concentrated downdrafts that occur during thunderstorms, creating severe wind speeds and causing significant damage in affected areas. These extreme storms can often create wind conditions as hazardous as those of a moderate tornado…