Texas thunderstorms kill at least 4, power could be out for weeks
Power outages could last weeks in parts of Houston after thunderstorms with hurricane-force winds tore through the city and knocked out electricity to nearly a million homes and businesses.
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![Transmission power lines are down near the Grand Parkway and West Road after a storm Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Cypress, Texas. (Melissa Phillip/Houston Chronicle via AP) A transmission tower lies on its side next to a row of still-standing towers that stretches into the distance.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7207282.1715940940!/cpImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/severe-weather-texas.jpg)
Power outages could last weeks in parts of Houston after thunderstorms with hurricane-force winds tore through the city and knocked out electricity to nearly a million homes and businesses.