At Least Seven People Have Been Killed In The Houston Area After A Complex Of Severe Storms With Winds Up To 100 Mph Tore Through The Region On Thursday

Seven Killed in Houston-Area Storm

At least seven people have been killed in the Houston area after a complex of severe storms with winds up to 100 mph tore through the region on Thursday.

Hundreds of thousands of people are without power in Texas after the storms downed power lines and trees and toppled brick walls.

The storms also caused widespread flooding and damage to homes and businesses.

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for the Houston area, and residents are being urged to stay out of flooded areas.

The storms are expected to continue into Friday, and the NWS is urging residents to stay informed and be prepared to take shelter if necessary.