Widespread power outages, risk of tornadoes as Houston area gets pummeled again by thunderstorms

HOUSTON (AP) — Power has been knocked out to nearly 900,000 homes and businesses in the Houston area as southeastern Texas gets pummeled by severe thunderstorms for the second time this month. The National Weather Service says flash flood and severe thunderstorm warnings are in place for multiple counties. Damaging winds and even tornadoes are possible into Thursday evening. Flights have been grounded at Houston’s two major airports. Heavy storms slammed the region during the first week of May, leading to numerous high-water rescues, including some from the rooftops of flooded homes.