Severe thunderstorms have hit southeastern Texas for the second time this month, and Houston's mayor says at least four people are dead.
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    HOUSTON (AP) — Fast-moving thunderstorms pummeled southeastern Texas on Thursday for the second time this month, killing at least four people, blowing out windows in high-rise buildings, downing trees and knocking out power to nearly 900,000 homes and businesses in the Houston area.

    Officials urged residents to keep off roads, as many were impassable and traffic lights were expected to be out for much of the night.

    Stay home, take care of your children,” Houston Mayor John Whitmire said in an evening briefing.

    At least two of the deaths were caused by falling trees, and another happened when a crane blew over in strong winds, officials said.

    The storm system moved through swiftly, but flood watches and warnings remained for Houston and areas to the east.

    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.

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