Houston braces for overnight thunderstorms as CenterPoint preps emergency crews

CenterPoint Energy is preparing for severe thunderstorms set to hit the greater Houston area late Sunday night. The company has activated its Emergency Operations Center and placed crews on standby to respond to potential disruptions.

Forecasters warn that a broken line of thunderstorms will move through parts of the region between midnight and 6 a.m. on Monday. CenterPoint’s meteorology team is tracking the weather closely to support response efforts.

The company has expanded its overnight workforce, with frontline employees and contractors ready to address any issues with electric or natural gas services. Crews will remain on alert in the Houston area, prepared to act as soon as storms arrive. John Cornelius, vice president of distribution operations and incident commander, confirmed that teams will respond overnight if outages occur. Their focus will be on restoring service safely and as quickly as possible. CenterPoint is also working with local officials and emergency management partners to coordinate efforts.

The Emergency Operations Center will stay active throughout the event. If storms cause damage, crews will assess conditions and begin repairs immediately. Residents are advised to stay informed as the situation develops.