Thursday, April 10, 2008

Storms cause damage in Texas, Oklahoma and Michigan

Powerful storms brought hail, heavy rain and possible tornadoes to Texas and Oklahoma, causing power outages for thousands of customers Thursday morning and at least one death.
At least 180,000 homes and businesses lost electricity in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and more than 11,000 customers were without power in Oklahoma Thursday morning.
Flooding in Oklahoma forced about a dozen state highways to close, and some schools called off classes for the day.
In Oklahoma, where parts of the state had more than 4 inches of rain, a woman died when her car skidded off the road during a downpour.
Three people were treated for minor injuries in Texas.
The severe weather began Wednesday and kept going into early Thursday. An apparent tornado moved through west Texas, tearing shingles from roofs, shattering glass and flipping vehicles.
Red Cross spokeswoman Anita Foster said no injuries were reported from the high winds and heavy rain in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Two shelters were set up for residents who may need them, she said.

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