Widespread power outages from deadly Houston storm raise new risk: hot weather

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As the Houston area works to clean up and restore power to thousands after deadly storms, it will do so Saturday under a smog warning and as all of southern Texas starts to feel the heat.

A video photojournalist shoots footage of damage at a tire shop at the intersection of Sowden and Bingle in the aftermath of a severe storm on Friday, in Houston.A video photojournalist shoots footage of damage at a tire shop at the intersection of Sowden and Bingle in the aftermath of a severe storm on Friday, in Houston.HOUSTON —

At least four people were killed when the storms swept through Harris County, which includes Houston. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said Friday that it could take"weeks" for power to be restored in some areas.David J. Phillip/APDown power lines are shown in the aftermath of a severe thunderstorm on Friday, near Houston.With multiple transmission towers down, Hidalgo urged patience.

The widespread destruction brought much of Houston to a standstill. Trees, debris and shattered glass littered the streets. One building's brick wall was ripped off. "Most Houstonians didn't have time to place themselves out of harms way," Whitmire said at a news conference.

 

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