Storms in the Greater Houston area caused power outages for some CenterPoint customers, with about 11,000 without service at the peak. As of 9:30 p.m., about 4,000 customers remained without power and outages could fluctuate as additional storms move through overnight and Sunday. CenterPoint said it had more than 1,400 personnel deployed and its Emergency Operations Center activated to support restoration and preparedness actions. The company warned of flooding risks and downed power lines, including lines that may be submerged in standing water.

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