4 Dead as Severe Storms Hit Houston Area
Hundreds of Thousands Lose Power in Texas
A destructive complex of storms with hurricane-force wind gusts tore through Texas and downtown Houston on Tuesday, leaving behind a trail of destruction and power outages. According to local authorities, at least four people have been killed and hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses are without power.
Local residents described the storms' impacts as hurricane-like
Despite the severe weather lasting only a few hours, the storms' impacts were devastating. High winds toppled trees and power lines, causing widespread damage to homes and businesses. In some areas, the winds were so strong that they ripped roofs off of buildings and overturned vehicles.
The storms also brought heavy rain, which led to flash flooding in some areas. Several roads were closed due to high water, and some residents were forced to evacuate their homes.
As of Wednesday morning, more than 300,000 homes and businesses in Texas were still without power. Utility crews are working to restore power as quickly as possible, but it could be several days before everyone has their power back.
The storms are the latest in a series of severe weather events that have hit Texas in recent weeks. Earlier this month, a tornado outbreak killed at least 11 people in the state. The storms are a reminder of the importance of being prepared for severe weather and having a plan in place in case of an emergency.
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