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A major cold front brought wind and tornado watches to millions of people from east Texas to as far north as Ohio and Michigan.
Local authorities reported quarter-sized hail in several states, including Missouri, and thousands of power outages from 70-mile-per-hour wind gusts in Louisiana, Mississippi, Illinois, and Indiana, but no major injuries.
Forecasters warn the storm is expected to bring more strong winds and rain with the potential for flash flooding as it moves northeast toward the Appalachians and parts of the Gulf Coast.
A major cold front brought wind and tornado watches to millions of people from east Texas to as far north as Ohio and Michigan.
Local authorities reported quarter-sized hail in several states, including Missouri, and thousands of power outages from 70-mile-per-hour wind gusts in Louisiana, Mississippi, Illinois, and Indiana, but no major injuries.
Forecasters warn the storm is expected to bring more strong winds and rain with the potential for flash flooding as it moves northeast toward the Appalachians and parts of the Gulf Coast.
Out of a wide field, Helena Moreno won over half the vote and will take office in January.
The 48-year-old got her start as a local TV reporter covering the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
She currently serves on the city council and has campaigned on fixing city services and fighting corruption.
She spoke to supporters after claiming victory.
New Orleans has drawn the national spotlight this year for a federal indictment against its current mayor and as one of several Democratic-run cities where President Trump has said he wants to deploy National Guard troops to fight crime.
Matt Bloom, NPR News, New Orleans.
New Orleans has drawn the national spotlight this year for a number of issues, including a major jailbreak, and is one of several Democratic-run cities where President Trump has said he wants to deploy National Guard troops to fight crime.
The city's current Democratic mayor, LaToya Cantrell, is term-limited and also faces federal corruption charges.
More than 10 candidates are vying for her seat, and most are running on promises to restore stability to city politics.
It's one of several major cities, including New York and Detroit, that will elect a new mayor this fall.
More than 10 candidates are in the race to replace the city's current Democratic mayor, LaToya Cantrell, whose term limited and faces federal corruption charges for allegedly trying to cover up a romantic relationship with her bodyguard.