Houston storm damage: Power outages could last days; safety urged

Houston power outages could last for days in some areas, officials say, after storms left damaged and caused deaths on Thursday.

Rare "MCS" storm system in Houston Thursday explained
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Chief Meteorologist Mike Iscovitz explains how Thursday's storms may have contained small tornadoes, but most of the damage came from a rare "MCS" storm system.

Roof blows off Downtown Houston hotel
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Part of the roof at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Downtown Houston blew off due to strong winds.

Houston storm death: Crane falls on cement truck; man killed

A man was killed when a large crane fell on a cement truck during a severe storm in Houston on Thursday, officials say.

Houston businesses closed on Friday, May 17 due to severe storms

Mayor John Whitmire also issued a Stay-at-Home advisory advising those who are not essential workers to stay at home on Friday.

Four people killed in severe Houston storms
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Houston Mayor john Whitmire confirmed four people died in severe storms that hit Houston on Thursday.

Houston METRO Service impacted by severe weather
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As a result of last night's severe weather, METRO has made the following service adjustments: -All Park & Ride service is suspended until further notice. -Expect delays on local bus, METROLift and curb2curb service. -Reduced frequency, bus shuttle service on portions of Red, Green and Purple METRORail lines. -Silver Line will run in the curb lane. BRT lane is closed. -METRO RideStores will be closed.

1 Million customers without power in Houston
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With a Severe Thunderstorm Warning in place for much of the Houston area, many residents are facing power outages.

Houston weather today: Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Harris County area Thursday

A Flood Watch is in effect Thursday afternoon and Friday morning for the Houston area and Southeast Texas with heavy rain and some strong to severe storms expected.

Houston traffic: High water locations on Houston-area roadways

The Houston area was drenched with heavy rain on Thursday evening due to severe thunderstorms. Here are the current high-water roadways that have been reported.

Huntsville faces more rain after previous flooding
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More heavy rain is affecting the Riverside-Huntsville area Thursday as residents continue to deal with the damage floods left two weeks ago. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia is in Huntsville with a look at how the area is impacted.