Severe thunderstorms hit the area on Wednesday, causing power outages. CenterPoint Energy made progress in restoring electricity overnight, with nearly 6,000 customers regaining power.

However, many residents were still without electricity on Thursday morning. Approximately 5,000 customers remained affected as crews worked to complete repairs.

The ongoing repair efforts are taking place ahead of the expected arrival of Tropical Storm Bertha. For more information on the current status and any further updates, readers can refer to the Galveston County Daily News.