At least four people are dead after severe thunderstorms hit southeast Texas for the second time this month.
The storms blew out windows in tall buildings, downed trees and knocked out power to nearly 900,000 homes and businesses in the Houston area.
Mary Benton, the mayor’s chief communications officer and senior adviser, confirmed the four deaths.
Flash flood and severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for several counties, with damaging winds and even possible tornadoes into the evening, the National Weather Service (NWS) Houston office said.
“Take shelter now if you’re in the path of this storm. Head to the lowest floor!” the NWS office said on social media.
Streets were flooded and trees and power lines fell across the region.
City officials urged residents to stay off the roads, as many were impassable and traffic lights were out.
Flights were suspended at Houston’s two major airports due to the weather.
Sustained winds exceeding 60 mph were recorded at Bush Intercontinental Airport.
More than 870,000 customers were without power in and around Harris County, where Houston is located, according to poweroutage.us.
Strong storms hit the region during the first week of May, leading to numerous high-water rescues, including some from the rooftops of flooded homes.
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