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Strong winds, possibly reaching 97 mph, caused damage and power outages in parts of Houston, including a tree falling on a newly renovated home in Humble. The winds may have set a record for Harris County. Centerpoint Energy customers in the area are without power, and a school district canceled summer programs due to the outages. Homeowners affected by the storm are now working with their insurance companies to pick up the pieces.
Cyclone Ilsa, a category 5 storm, has set a new wind record as it hit Western Australia's coast with sustained wind speeds of 218 kph (135 mph) over a 10-minute period. The cyclone has caused significant damage to trees, buildings, power lines, and other infrastructure. Evacuation centers were opened for people brought in from remote communities at risk of being pummeled by the winds and cut off by debris and flooding. The area is home to the state's largest Aboriginal community, as well as cattle stations, mining sites, and tourist operators.