Houston Mayor John Whitmire has just confirmed to FOX 26 that Thursday's severe weather has turned fatal in the Bayou City. Whitmire said that four people lost their lives as a result of Thursday's weather. During a news conference on Thursday night, officials confirmed that two of the people killed were due to fallen trees and another was due to a crane accident on the east end.
City and county officials are urging drivers to stay off the roads on Thursday night and into Friday, so emergency crews can get to areas safely. Whitmire is urging all non-essential employees to stay home and work from home on Friday as Houston ISD canceled classes for Friday.
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