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National Weather Service Confirms 7 Tornadoes Touched Down In North Texas Wednesday

FORT WORTH (CBSDFW.COM) - The National Weather Service in Fort Worth now confirms a total of seven tornadoes in North Texas on Wednesday, March 18.

There was one in Stephens County, two in Young County, two in Jack County and two in Wise County.

tornado damage in Wise County
Tornado damage in Wise County (credit: National Weather Service Fort Worth).

The damage in Alvord was determined to be straight-line winds.

The storm in that area tore metal siding from industrial buildings, downed utility lines and caused widespread tree damage.

 

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