Houston weather today: Severe thunderstorms cause power outages, damage
HOUSTON - Following a round of severe storms with high winds and heavy rain, the outlook is quickly improving.
Look for a breezy day with only a slight chance for an afternoon shower or storm.
We'll enjoy a couple of brisk nights with sunny and dry days through the weekend.
Storm damage
Early Wednesday morning, a severe thunderstorm watch was in effect for the Houston area and some severe thunderstorm warnings were issued. They have all since expired.
The storms left more than 150,000 people without power. Click here to see the tracker.
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Trees were toppled by the strong winds across the Houston area. The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable's Office on the north side of the county reported more than a dozen locations with downed trees.
Video from Santa Fe shows broken branches and toppled trees.
Near Katy, a building collapsed and another sustained significant damage.