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Houston Texas Hit by Deadly Storms: A Recap of the Chaos

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Deadly storms slam Houston once again, leaving behind a trail of destruction and power outages. Read on for a summary of the recent severe weather events in Texas.

Houston, Texas, has been battered by deadly storms recently, with reports of at least seven deaths in the area. The severe weather brought hurricane-force winds and led to power outages affecting over a million customers in the Houston metro. Emergency crews are working tirelessly to clean up debris and restore power to the affected areas, but challenges remain as the region faces a smog warning amidst rising temperatures.

The devastation caused by the storms is evident, with a Houston mother-of-four tragically killed by a falling tree while attempting to move her car to safety. The aftermath of the storms has left streets littered with debris and damaged infrastructure, with extended power outages expected in parts of the city. Despite the grim situation, Houstonians are coming together to support each other during this challenging time.

As the cleanup efforts continue, Houston 311 has been inundated with storm-related calls, highlighting the impact of the severe weather on the local community. Calls for assistance with electrical hazards, storm debris, and street hazards have been pouring in, underscoring the widespread effects of the recent storms in the region.

In conclusion, the recent storms in Houston have once again shown the resilience of the community in the face of adversity. With ongoing cleanup efforts and power restoration work underway, the city is slowly recovering from the impact of the severe weather. The unity and strength displayed by Houstonians in times of crisis serve as a testament to their spirit and determination.

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Deadly storms slam Houston yet again; hundreds of thousands still ... (CBS News)

On Friday, the sheriff for Harris County, which includes Houston, reported another three weather-related deaths. Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said on ...

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Houston metro rocked by 100 mph derecho that left 7 dead and over ... (FOX Weather)

During the height of the severe weather, utility companies that service the Houston metro reported that nearly 1 million customers were without power.

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Houston storms: Power outages raise risk of hot weather (The Associated Press)

As Houston works to clean up and restore power after deadly storms, it will do so under a smog warning and as all of southern Texas starts to feel the heat.

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Seven dead after powerful storms slam Houston, Texas (BBC News)

The dead include a Houston mother-of-four killed by a falling tree while trying to move her car to safety.

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4 dead as severe storms hit Houston area; hundreds of thousands ... (NBC News)

Storms tore through Texas, killing at least four people and knocking out power to nearly 800000 customers. Emergency crews have begun clearing debris and ...

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Tornado touched down in Cypress area during deadly Thursday ... (Houston Public Media)

Extended power outages are expected in parts of the Houston region, where shattered glass sprawled across some downtown streets after storms and heavy winds ...

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At least 7 dead after hurricane-force winds pound Houston as power ... (CNN)

A deadly and destructive complex of storms with hurricane-force wind gusts tore through Texas and downtown Houston Thursday. Here's the latest.

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7 dead in Houston area after storms, 100-mph winds (NBC News)

Seven people have died in Houston and the surrounding county after severe weather ripped down power lines and trees and toppled brick walls, officials said ...

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Interactive map | Where are the most street hazards and storm ... (KHOU.com)

Houston 311 has taken hundreds of storm-related calls since severe weather hit the region Thursday, including calls for electrical hazards, storm debris, street ...

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Houston surveys destruction from deadly storms and races to restore ... (CNN)

As officials assess the damage from destructive storms in the Houston area that killed at least seven people and knocked out power amid rising temperatures, ...

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See it: Deadly storm wallops Houston as ferocious winds leave ... (FOX Weather)

Deadly severe storms have left hundreds of thousands in the dark, damaging homes and sending debris across city streets in Houston.

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Widespread power outages from deadly Houston storm raise new ... (NPR)

As the Houston area works to clean up and restore power to thousands after deadly storms, it will do so Saturday under a smog warning and as all of southern ...

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Texas power outage map: Severe storms leave nearly 450000 ... (USA TODAY)

Thousands are still left without power following severe storms that hit Houston and surrounding areas on Thursday night.

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'It's been awful' | Houston leaders work to help seniors without power ... (KHOU.com)

About 230 residents who live at the Houston Heights Tower, an independent senior living facility, are without power days after a destructive storm hit ...

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City of Houston adds more food, water distribution centers after ... (KHOU.com)

HOUSTON โ€” There are several cooling and distribution centers for people to get out of the heat and get supplies after widespread power outages and damage ...

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Houston area grapples with heat, power cuts after major storms (Yahoo News)

The NWS predicted temperatures around 90 degrees (32.2 C) and warned residents in a post on the X social media platform of the threat of heat stroke, ...

Power expected to be restored to most affected by deadly Houston ... (The Associated Press)

Houston area residents affected by deadly storms last week that left at least seven dead were finally getting some good news.

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More than 300000 Houston-area Centerpoint customers still without ... (Houston Public Media)

Centerpoint predicts energy will be restored to 80 percent of the thousands of Houston-area customers affected by recent power outages by Sunday evening.

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Power still out in much of Houston as heat rises; Kansas faces high ... (USA TODAY)

More than 349000 customers were without electricity in Houston as the heat index rises. Kansas and Florida also face a severe weather risk.

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