Whataburger app becomes unlikely power outage map after Houston hurricane
How many Houston utility customers lost power due to Hurricane Beryl?
Around 1.8 million Houston utility customers lost power due to Hurricane Beryl. In the aftermath, some residents turned to the Whataburger app to track power outages, as the local utility company, CenterPoint Energy, does not offer an app or an online map of outages.
What temperatures is Houston expecting during the upcoming heat wave?
Houston is expecting temperatures in the mid-90s during the upcoming heat wave. This comes as the city is still recovering from Hurricane Beryl, which left around 1.8 million utility customers without power. With many residents potentially without power for days, the heat wave poses a significant challenge.
Why are Houstonians using the Whataburger app for power outage updates?
Houstonians are using the Whataburger app for power outage updates because the local utility company CounterPoint Energy doesn't offer an app or an online map of outages4. Since Whataburger's app shows a map of its open and closed stores, users have found it to be a useful tool for seeing where there's power, as open stores likely have electricity.