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85 MPH Winds Devastate Austin: 180,000 Without Power

5/31/2025

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A fierce supercell storm unleashed its fury on Austin, Texas, on Wednesday, generating a devastating microburst with winds reaching 85 mph. The aftermath was catastrophic, with over 180,000 residents left in the dark and a tragic loss of life. The National Weather Service clarified that the destruction stemmed from powerful straight-line winds, not a tornado.

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A fierce supercell storm unleashed its fury on Austin, Texas, on Wednesday, generating a devastating microburst with winds reaching 85 mph. The aftermath was catastrophic, with over 180,000 residents left in the dark and a tragic loss of life. The National Weather Service clarified that the destruction stemmed from powerful straight-line winds, not a tornado.