Houston's mayor has issued a warning for residents to stay at home following severe storms that swept through the area, resulting in at least four fatalities and causing extensive damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure. The storms, which brought hurricane-force winds, tore through downtown Houston, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake.
The aftermath of the storm includes shattered windows, collapsed buildings, downed power lines, and widespread power outages affecting approximately 800,000 customers, with 700,000 of those in the Houston area. CenterPoint Energy has cautioned residents to prepare for potentially prolonged outages, estimating restoration times of up to two days.
