Houston, Texas experienced a severe storm with hurricane-force winds on May 16, causing at least four fatalities, power outages, and downtown flooding.

Houston, Texas experienced a severe storm with hurricane-force winds on May 16, causing at least four fatalities, shattering building windows, and leaving 800,000 homes without power. The storm, with winds of 80-100mph, led to flood warnings and significant damage in downtown Houston and its commercial district, prompting Mayor John Whitmire to urge residents to stay indoors and avoid the heavily affected downtown area. Schools and non-essential work were closed on Friday as a result of the storm damage and power outages.