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Thunderstorms Cancel Nearly 500 Flights in Dallas Area

Severe weather in Texas caused nearly 500 flight cancellations at Dallas airports and triggered power outages across the region. A wildfire broke out at a landfill near Amarillo.

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1 source·May 19, 9:55 PM(9 days ago)·1m read
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Thunderstorms and strong winds across Texas disrupted air travel and electrical service on Tuesday. Dallas-area airports recorded nearly 500 canceled flights as crews worked to clear runways and restore normal operations. The same storms knocked out power to thousands of homes and businesses.

A separate fire ignited at a landfill near Amarillo. Local crews named the blaze the "Stinky Fire" because of odors released from burning waste. Firefighters continued to monitor the site while crews restored power and airlines worked to rebook passengers affected by the cancellations.

Key Facts

Nearly 500 flights canceled
at Dallas-area airports due to thunderstorms
Power outages reported
across parts of Texas from severe weather
Stinky Fire
wildfire at landfill near Amarillo

Potential Impact

  1. 01

    Airlines will rebook passengers whose flights were canceled.

  2. 02

    Utility crews will continue restoring electricity to affected areas.

  3. 03

    Fire crews will monitor the Amarillo landfill blaze.

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PublishedMay 19, 2026, 9:55 PM

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