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Tornado watch extended for eastern counties

Van Zandt and Henderson counties are under a tornado watch until 1 a.m. Friday.

By Julia Falcon
 

Severe thunderstorm warning for Henderson County extended

The severe thunderstorm warning in effect for Henderson County has been extended until 9:30 p.m.

The storm is moving southeast at 35 mph. 

The National Weather Service expects 65 mph wind gusts and half dollar-size hail.

Impacted locations include Palestine and Lake Palestine.

By Julia Falcon
 

MedStar response volume during storms

MedStar says between 4 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., crews responded to 13 motor vehicle collisions, including two rollovers. 

Five people were taken to area hospitals. 

There were no water rescues.

By Julia Falcon
 

Tornado warning for Henderson and Van Zandt Counties extended

The tornado warning for Henderson County has been extended until 9 p.m. and now includes parts of Van Zandt County.

The storm is expected to affect Brownsboro, Edom, and Chandler.

By Alex Keller
 

Severe thunderstorm warning for Ellis and Kaufman Counties extended

The severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Ellis and Kaufman counties has been extended until 8:15 p.m.

The storm is expected to bring half dollar-sized hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

Areas affected include Ennis, Grays Prairie, and Cottonwood.

By Alex Keller
 

Tornado warning for Henderson County extended

The tornado warning for Henderson County has been extended until 8:30 p.m.

The storm is expected to affect Athens.

By Alex Keller
 

Second ground stop at DFW Airport lifted

The second ground stop at DFW International Airport has been lifted.

By Julia Falcon
 

Tornado warnings for counties east of the Metroplex

Multiple tornado warnings are in effect for counties east of the Metroplex.

One warning is for parts of Van Zandt and Rains Counties and lasts until 8:15 p.m. 

It is expected to affect Grand Saline, Oakland, and Jones.

The second warning affects parts of Kaufman, Henderson, and Navarro Counties and lasts until 7:45 p.m.

It is expected to affect Seven Points, Gun Barrel City, and Enchanted Oaks.

By Alex Keller
 

Severe thunderstorm warning for Ellis, Kaufman, and Henderson Counties

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of Ellis, Kaufman, and Henderson Counties.

The storm is capable of producing ping pong ball-sized hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

The warning lasts until 7:30 p.m.

Locations under this warning include Ennis, Gun Barrel City, and Mabank.

By Alex Keller
 

Storms cause power outages across North Texas

As of 7 p.m., Oncor reports 8,200 power outages across North Texas:

  • Collin County: 11
  • Dallas County: 5,567
  • Denton County: 2
  • Tarrant County: 2,557
By Alex Keller
 

Severe thunderstorm warning for Dallas, Kaufman Counties

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of Dallas and Kaufman Counties.

The storm is capable of producing half dollar-sized hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

The warning lasts until 7:30 p.m.

Locations under this warning include Dallas, Grand Prairie, and Mesquite.

By Alex Keller
 

Severe thunderstorm warning for Johnson, Hill, Ellis Counties

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of Johnson, Hill, and Ellis Counties.

The storm is capable of producing half dollar-sized hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

The warning lasts until 8 p.m.

Locations under this warning include Waxahachie, Cleburne, Hillsboro, and Italy.

By Alex Keller
 

Ground stop at DFW Airport

A ground stop has resumed at DFW International Airport. 

According to FlightAware, there are flight delays at Dallas Love Field Airport.

By Julia Falcon
 

Severe thunderstorm warning for eastern counties

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of Rockwall, Hunt, Kaufman, Van Zandt, and Rains County.

The warning lasts until 7:30 p.m.

The storm is capable of producing golf ball-sized hail and 65 mph wind gusts.

Locations impacted will include Terrell, Kaufman, and Canton.

By Alex Keller
 

Ground stop at DFW Airport canceled

The ground stop at DFW International Airport has been canceled.

By Julia Falcon
 

Severe thunderstorm warning extended

Rockwall County, parts of Dallas County and parts of Kaufman County are under a severe thunderstorm warning until 6:45 p.m.

By Julia Falcon
 

Hail comes down at Lake Arlington

By Julia Falcon
 

Torrential rain causes flooding in parts of North Texas

By Alex Keller
 

Severe storms move over Dallas

A TxDOT traffic camera captured footage of severe storms moving over Dallas Thursday evening.

Severe storms move over Dallas 01:04
By Alex Keller
 

Storm damage in Grand Prairie

Three to four buildings in a warehouse district of North Grand Prairie have been damaged in tonight's storms.

Grand Prairie Fire Chief Robert Fite says parts of the roofs have been blown off.

He says crews cut electricity and gas service to the buildings.

No one was hurt.

By Giles Hudson
 

Severe thunderstorm warning for Tarrant and Dallas Counties

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for parts of Tarrant and Dallas Counties.

The warning lasts until 6:15 p.m.

The storm is capable of producing golf ball-sized hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

Locations impacted will include Arlington, Dallas, and Garland.

By Alex Keller
 

Severe thunderstorm warning for Johnson and Ellis Counties

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of Johnson and Ellis Counties.

The warning lasts until 6:00 p.m.

The storm is capable of producing golf ball-sized hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

Locations impacted will include Grand Prairie, Mansfield, Burleson, and Cleburn.

By Alex Keller
 

Turn around, don't drown!

Glenview Drive at Dawn Drive in North Richland Hills is closed due to high water, NRH fire says.

NRH fire advises NOT to drive in standing water.

By Julia Falcon
 

Flash flood warning for Tarrant and Dallas Counties

Parts of Tarrant and Dallas Counties are under a flash flood warning until 8:15 p.m.

Several reports of flooding have surfaced on social media as between two and three inches of rain have fallen. Another one to two inches is possible, too.

Avoid flooded roads and low lying areas!

By Alex Keller
 

Gov. Abbott puts state resources on standby

By Julia Falcon
 

Severe thunderstorm warning for Tarrant County

A severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Tarrant County.

The warning lasts until 5:45 p.m.

The storm is capable of producing half dollar-sized hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

Locations impacted will include Fort Worth, Arlington, and Grand Prairie.

By Alex Keller
 

Tornado warning for parts of Dallas County

A tornado warning has been issued for parts of Dallas County

The warning lasts until 5:30 p.m.

A tornado has been spotted via radar, but storm spotters indicated that a wall cloud may be lowering over Irving. Sirens are being sounded over Dallas.

The storm is also capable of producing half dollar-sized hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

Locations impacted will include Irving, University and Highland Park.

By Alex Keller
 

Severe thunderstorm warning for Grayson, Cooke Counties

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of Grayson and Cooke Counties

The warning lasts until 5:45 p.m.

The storm is capable of producing quarter-sized hail and 65 mph wind gusts.

Locations impacted will include Sherman, Gainesville, and Denison.

By Alex Keller
 

Severe thunderstorm warning for Dallas County

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of Dallas County

The warning lasts until 5:30 p.m.

The storm is capable of producing half dollar-sized hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

Locations impacted will include Irving, Carrollton, Dallas, and Richardson.

By Alex Keller
 

Storms moving across Tarrant County

By Alex Keller
 

Tornado warning issued for Tarrant County

A tornado warning is in effect for parts of Tarrant County.

A radar indicated a tornado over River Oaks moving east at 30 mph. It is currently over downtown Fort Worth.

The warning includes Fort Worth, Arlington, and North Richland Hills and is in effect until 5 p.m.

By Alex Keller
 

Severe thunderstorm warning for Tarrant County

A severe thunderstorm warning has been extended for parts of Tarrant County.

The warning now lasts until 4:30 p.m.

The storm is capable of producing ping-pong ball-sized hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

Locations impacted will include Fort Worth, Arlington, and North Richland Hills.

By Alex Keller
 

Hail in Mineral Wells

Posted by Sky Ferguson Thornburg on Thursday, March 16, 2023

Credit: Sky Ferguson Thornburg via Facebook

By Alex Keller
 

Severe thunderstorm warning for Parker, Tarrant continues

A severe thunderstorm warning continues for parts of Parker and Tarrant Counties.

The warning lasts until 4 p.m.

The storm is capable of producing tennis ball-sized hail and 75 mph wind gusts.

Locations impacted will include Benbrook, and White Settlement, and Azle.

By Alex Keller
 

Severe thunderstorm moving into Tarrant, Denton counties

By Alex Keller
 

Hearing sirens go off?

Outside warning sirens are often confused for tornado sirens, but they can be activated for other reasons too.

CBS News Texas explains what outdoor warning sirens are used for 02:44
By Alex Keller
 

Ground stop issued at DFW International Airport

A ground stop has been issued at DFW International Airport due to weather and thunderstorms. 

By Julia Falcon
 

Severe thunderstorm warning for Parker, Tarrant Counties

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of Parker and Tarrant Counties

The warning lasts until 4 p.m.

The storm is capable of producing tennis ball-sized hail and 65 mph wind gusts.

Locations impacted will include Weatherford, Benbrook, and White Settlement.

By Alex Keller
 

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Wise County

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for northwestern Wise County until 4:15 p.m.

A tornado watch remains in effect for much of North Texas until this evening.

By Julia Falcon
 

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Montague County

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of northern Montague County.

The warning lasts until 4 p.m.

The storm is capable of producing quarter-sized hail and 60 mph wind gusts. It is moving northeast at 50 mph.

Locations impacted include Nocona, Belcherville, and Ringgold.

A tornado watch remains in effect for much of North Texas until this evening.

Stick with CBS News Texas for the latest severe weather updates throughout the day.

By Alex Keller
 

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for some western counties

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of Jack, Parker, and Palo Pinto Counties.

The warning lasts until 3:30 p.m.

At 2:40 p.m., a thunderstorm capable of producing golf ball-sized hail and 60 mph wind gusts was near Possum Kingdom Lake. It is moving east at 45 mph and is expected to impact Mineral Walls, Graford, Millsap, and other locations.

A tornado watch remains in effect for much of North Texas until this evening.

Stick with CBS News Texas for the latest severe weather updates throughout the day.

By Alex Keller
 

School districts cancel after-school activities due to weather

North Texas school districts are cancelling after-school programs today due to the threat of severe weather.

The cancellations so far:

  • Allen ISD: All after-school activities and events.
  • McKinney ISD: All after-school activities and events.
By Alex Keller
 

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Stephens County

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Stephens County until 2:45 p.m. 

The warning includes parts of Palo Pinto and Young Counties as well. 

Cities in the warning area include Breckenridge, Graford, Caddo, and Eliasville. 

The storm could bring winds up to 60 mph and golf ball-sized hail.

By Alex Keller
 

Tornado watch issued for much of North Texas

Much of the area is under a tornado watch until 8 p.m. tonight. 

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A tornado watch is in effect for most of North Texas until 7 p.m. CBSNewsTexas.com

The Counties included in the watch are:

  • Archer
  • Bosque
  • Clay
  • Collin
  • Comanche
  • Cooke
  • Dallas
  • Delta
  • Denton
  • Eastland
  • Ellis
  • Erath
  • Fannin
  • Grayson
  • Hill
  • Hood
  • Hopkins
  • Hunt
  • Jack
  • Johnson
  • Kaufman
  • Lamar
  • Montague
  • Palo Pinto
  • Parker
  • Rains
  • Rockwall
  • Somervell
  • Stephens
  • Tarrant
  • Wichita
  • Wise
  • Young

Stick with CBS News Texas for the latest severe weather updates.

By Alex Keller
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