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Hurricane Harvey, powered by the Gulf of Mexico’s warm waters, made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane at about 9:45 p.m. Friday, earlier than expected. It came ashore just northeast of Corpus Christi, Tex., packing 130 m.p.h. winds, according to The NY Times.
• While the extent of the devastation was not yet known, emergency officials reported seeing heavy building damage in Port Aransas and in Rockport on Saturday, with shredded trees and blown-off roofs. About 250,000 customers were without power statewide, a number likely to grow.e
• The hurricane has been downgraded to a Category 1, with 90 m.p.h. winds.
• The storm is expected to maintain tropical storm strength for at least four days, bringing heavy rains and flooding, especially if part of its remains over water.
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