Deadly Storm Kills 7 In Houston; 6 Inches Rain, Heat Triggers Cooling Centers
7 Houston-area deaths in destructive storm
Deadly winds up to 100 mph tear through Houston area; Officials urge residents to stay informed, be ready to adjust plans
A destructive complex of storms with winds up to 100 mph tore through the Houston area on Thursday, killing at least seven people, according to local officials. The storms brought widespread damage, with at least seven people killed in the Houston area, according to local officials. The storms brought widespread damage, with a widespread 3 to 6 inches of rain falling north of Houston, with one of the highest totals reaching around 6.9 inches in 24 hours near Romayor.
With the city experiencing burgeoning heat following the storms, the City of Houston opened cooling centers for residents on Friday, officials said in a news release. Residents are urged to closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news outlets for official storm information and be ready to adapt to possible changes to their plans.
The National Weather Service in Houston reported that the storms produced wind gusts of up to 100 mph and golf ball-sized hail. The storms also caused widespread power outages, with more than 300,000 customers without power as of Friday morning.
The Houston area is no stranger to severe weather, but this week's storms were particularly destructive. The storms are a reminder that it's important to be prepared for severe weather, especially during the spring and summer months.
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