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Subject: Tornadoes Rip Through Houston Area
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 92 07:26:22 EST
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HEADLINE: Tornadoes Rip Through Houston Area
Publication Date: Sunday November 22, 1992
BYLINE: 

At least a dozen tornadoes roared through Houston and other parts
of southeastern Texas on Saturday, ripping roofs off buildings, knocking
down trees and cutting off electricity to 80,000 residents, authorities
said.

   Authorities said at least a dozen people suffered injuries when
tornadoes spawned by severe thunderstorms touched down in scattered areas
of Houston and neighboring counties. Winds up to 50 m.p.h. were reported.

   In southwest Houston, a building reportedly collapsed, touching off a
natural gas explosion and fire.

   One woman was taken to a hospital after a tornado ripped off the roof
of a northwest Houston supermarket. At least five other people were
injured by flying debris after the store's front window shattered,
authorities said.

   The storm damaged a transmission station near Channelview, Tex.,
knocking out power to at least 80,000 customers, Houston Lighting & Power
officials said.

   One subdivision in west Houston suffered damage when a twister touched
down and ripped roofs and even second floors from some homes.


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