Apocalyptic scenes in Texas as monster storms rip through Lone Star state, killing at least four and leaving 1million without power

AdvertisementDevastating storms continue to rip through Texas as at least four people have died and almost one million residents are left without power. Severe thunderstorms descended upon Houston on Thursday - with winds as high as 78 miles per hour causing apocalyptic scenes across southeastern Texas. The subsequent power outages could last weeks in parts of Houston, an official warned Friday, after the hurricane-force winds tore through the city. Thousands of utility workers were headed to the area, where power had already been restored to roughly 200,000 customers. At least two of the deaths were caused by falling trees and another happened when a crane blew over in strong winds, officials said.