On Friday, Hurricane Harvey made landfall on the Texas coast as a massive Category 4 storm. Although it has been nearly four days since it first hit the Lone Star State, residents in Houston and surrounding areas are still dealing with catastrophic rains and flooding. The National Weather Service says that the storm, which has stalled out over the area, will continue to drop record rainfall over the remainder of the week.
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Thousands are expected to be housed in shelters over the coming months, and rescue efforts from the National Guard and volunteers are ongoing. At least five people have died directly from Hurricane Harvey, and officials have warned that the number is expected to increase when floodwaters recede.
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Over the past few days, country stars have taken to social media to voice their support and prayers for those affected by Harvey. Native Texans like Miranda Lambert, Lee Ann Womack and Wade Bowen have shared messages of hope for those dealing with this historic weather event.
????. Prayers, light and love for Texas! ??? #home #hurricaneharvey pic.twitter.com/Uj1ZgZuXgc
— Miranda Lambert (@mirandalambert) August 28, 2017
One of the most Texas things I've ever seen. I love this state https://t.co/wNyeQZwkcF
— Josh Abbo?? (@joshabbottband) August 28, 2017
To those along the Texas coast: Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Be smart, be safe, help those in need when they need it. #Harvey2017
— WadeBowen (@WadeBowen) August 25, 2017
Thought and prayers go out to those on the Texas coastline this weekend. Please try to stay safe everyone!
— Kyle Park (@kyle_park) August 25, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with our friends and family in the gulf coast region as Hurricane Harvey makes landfall. Stay safe everyone. pic.twitter.com/mOaJVbZgsO
— Whiskey Myers (@whiskeymyers) August 26, 2017
Keeping my eye on the hurricane every second. Praying for my East Texas folks. #HurricaneHarvey
— Lee Ann Womack (@leeannwomack) August 25, 2017
Praying for all my family and friends in Houston and all the areas that will be affected by this hurricane. Love you.
— RAELYNN (@RaeLynn) August 26, 2017
Praying for all you people done there on Texas coast and inland!!! I can't imagine being in a hurricane!
— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) August 26, 2017
Praying for Texas
— Chris Janson (@janson_chris) August 26, 2017
To those along the Texas coast: Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Be smart, be safe, help those in need when they need it. #Harvey2017
— WadeBowen (@WadeBowen) August 25, 2017
All the pictures from Texas look like when Nashville flooded but even larger...Prayers with everyone whose lives are forever changed.
— Ryan Hurd (@RyanHurd) August 28, 2017
Praying for the safety of everyone in Texas. ?? #hurricaneharvey
— leann rimes cibrian (@leannrimes) August 25, 2017
Thinkin of our Texas friends and praying for yall's safety.
— A Thousand Horses (@athousandhorses) August 26, 2017
— Midland (@MidlandOfficial) August 28, 2017
If you want to help those affected by Hurricane Harvey, visit the Red Cross.
