ABC13 brings you live updates and continuing information as Beryl lashes the Texas Gulf Coast.
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A man is dead after a tree fell through the roof of a home as Hurricane Beryl lashed the Houston area on Monday morning, officials said.
Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman said it happened in the 20900 block of Heather Grove Court in the Atascocita area.
A 911 caller said a tree fell through the roof of their home and a man was trapped and unresponsive.
In a later update, Pct. 4 confirmed the man died.
In a post on social media, Herman said the northbound lanes of Heather Grove Court are blocked by a tree, and power lines are down nearby at Kings River Drive and Water Point Trail.
Residents are being asked to avoid the area if possible.
ABC13 is sending a crew to the scene to gather more information. Come back to this page for updates.
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