Hold onto your hats, folks! An intense storm packing hurricane-force winds blasted through Houston on Thursday, leaving at least four people dead and turning the city into an eerie blackout zone.
Mayor John Whitmire reported winds whipping at a staggering 80-100 miles per hour (129-161 kph), wreaking havoc across the Gulf Coast's largest city. Windows of high-rise buildings shattered like scenes from an action movie, and over 800,000 homes were plunged into darkness as power lines toppled.
Downtown Houston looked like a set from a dystopian film, with streets littered with broken glass and fallen power lines. Traffic and street lights? Total blackout. Whitmire urged everyone to stay indoors and steer clear of the heavily hit downtown area, saying it's dark and downright dangerous with debris everywhere.
Speaking from the city's emergency operations center, the mayor emphasized the importance of safety. \"Please, stay inside. The storm has left our city in a precarious state,\" he warned.
Our thoughts are with the families affected. Stay strong, Houston! 💪
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Four deaths confirmed from severe storm that ravaged Houston
cgtn.com
