DALLAS, TX - More than 110 aircraft at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport sustained hail damage on Tuesday as tornadoes tore through the region, the airport reported. Airlines canceled 400 departures, and 40 incoming flights were diverted to other airports because of the storm, officials said.
American Airlines canceled nearly all its departures from its hub at DFW on Tuesday evening and diverted others to different airports.
DFW spokesman David Magana said there were no reports of damage to the airport itself. Magana said employees pulled passengers in the terminals away from glass windows during the storms and directed them to stairwells, stores and restaurants in the inside area of the airport.
Flights also were canceled at Dallas Love Field, which is a big base for Southwest Airlines. That airline canceled more than 45 flights in and out of the airport by Tuesday evening.
Tornadoes tore through North Texas on Tuesday, ripping roofs from homes and businesses, tossing trucks into the air and leaving flattened tractor-trailers strewn along highways and parking lots.
The National Weather Service confirmed at least two separate "large and extremely dangerous" tornadoes hit the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Several other developing twisters were reported as a band of violent storms moved north through the metropolitan area.
8:07p Arlington Police Department spokeswoman Tiara Ellis Richard says the city has received reports of seven storm-related injuries, with one person in critical condition. An estimated 150 homes suffered damage ranging from debris in yards to significant destruction. - WFAA
7:40p The severe weather threat has come to an end across North Texas, but severe weather potential remains to the east of the Dallas-Fort Worth area. - Chief Meteorologist Pete Delkus
7:39p The Dallas County Sheriff's Office will provide 15 deputies and squad cars to help the City of Lancaster enforce an overnight curfew to discourage potential looters. - WFAA
7:33p Dallas County has provided the following roundup of storm damage:
6:21p A disaster area has been declared by local officials in Lancaster, where approximately 300 homes and businesses were damaged by Tuesday's tornado. Almost every home along Pepperidge Drive lost its roof. A 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. curfew has been enacted in the stricken area. "This is just unreal," one neighbor said. "You see it and you hear about it, but when you're actually in it, it's just unbelieveable." Lancaster's recreation center was being opened as a shelter for displaced residents on Tuesday evening. - Rebecca Lopez in Lancaster
6:14p Dallas police Chief David Brown said looting is one of the concerns in southern parts of the city that received storm damage on Tuesday. "There's not much lighting since the power's out, so the street lights won't come on tonight," he said. "We're looking for portable lighting that we're trying to get here really quickly before it gets dark so that we can also keep things safe." Brown said the city is not considering a curfew because of the damage was limited to two or three streets. "We think we can secure that with extra patrols on a 24/7 basis for this area," the chief said. - Johnathan Betz in Dallas
6:10p A Forney high school student returned to his home in the Diamond Creek subdivision Tuesday afternoon to find a scene of devastation. He went to what was left of his bedroom hoping to recover personal items; everything was gone. A door-to-door search continues, but early indications are there were no serious injuries despite the incredible level of destruction. - Teresa Woodard in Forney
6:05p The Salvation Army Community Center at 712 West Abram Street in Arlington will provide shelter Tuesday night for families who have been displaced by storm damage. -WFAA
6:01p There is damage all around this neighborhood in the Martin High School area north of Interstate 20 in South Arlington. The explosive tornado came from the south, ripping a straight line of destruction that affected about 100 homes, according to city officials, who declared a state of disaster. The storm removed roofs, toppled fences and upended mature trees. - Brad Watson in Arlington
5:59p The severe weather threat for the North Texas area has now ended as storms move into East Texas. The tornado threat is diminishing, but damaging straight-line winds, large hail, very heavy rain and a lot of lightning are all in the forecast. - Chief Meteorologist Pete Delkus
5:56p There was no structural damage at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington when a powerful storm moved through the area Tuesday afternoon, and a planned exhibition game between the Rangers and a team from Mexico is still expected to be played on Tuesday night. - George Riba at Rangers Ballpark
5:54p More than 100 aircraft at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport have been damaged as a result of large hail and high wind that accompanied violent storms on Tuesday. At least 400 flights have been canceled as a result. - WFAA
5:52p Rockwall County officials tell News 8 they have reports of 20 homes destroyed by a tornado. Several people have been rescued from the debris. - Steve Stoler in Rockwall County
5:40p Arlington Fire Department Assistant Chief Jim Self said a storm preparedness plan was in effect when the tornado struck the Green Oaks Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center Tuesday afternoon. He said two residents suffered minor injuries, and the rest of them are okay. "The facility relocated the residents to other locations within Arlington and in the region," Self said, adding that 25-30 homes in the Waterview neighborhood were affected by the storm. A secondary search and a damage assessment are under way, but no other injuries were reported. He added that around 100 homes have been damaged near Martin High School where a tornado touched down. There was one person who suffered minor injuries at that location. Self said the third Arlington neighborhood touched by the storm was the Chesterfield area along Highway 287 north of Sublett. An apartment complex and 25-30 homes were damaged; no injuries were reported. - Marcus Moore in Arlington
5:29p Hundreds of homes and a school have were damaged when a tornado ripped through Forney on Tuesday afternoon. The Diamond Creek subdivision on the city's north side was devastated, with 20 to 30 homes hit hard. A grandmother and her daughter were watching storm coverage on a notebook computer when they saw Forney in the path. They took shelter in a ground floor closet and survived, but part of their home was ripped away. Nearby Crosby Elementary School also was damaged. There are reports of several injuries here, none serious. - Teresa Woodard reporting in Forney
5:26p The tornado hit hard along Pepperidge Drive in Lancaster. Ten to 12 homes were demolished and about 50 others suffered significant damage. No one was injured in this neighborhood, and many said they felt lucky to be alive. "My wife and I was in the bedroom watching the news and we saw that the tornado was in the area, but I'm thinking it's going down Bear Creek," said David Earl Brown, who was getting ready to go to work. "All of a sudden I looked outside and I saw the real steel and I heard that 'wooo-wooo,' and I said, 'Baby, it's time for us to get in the closet.' And so then we got in the closet and then the tornado hit and I could see the debris flying around as I peeked out the closet door and didn't realize my whole bedroom had been blown up." - Brett Shipp
5:25p Video shows seven-ton trailers being tossed in the air by a tornado near Interstate 20 and I-45 in southern Dallas County Tuesday afternoon. The City of Dallas said at least 50 parked tractor-trailers were damaged or destroyed by the twister. We've heard of no injuries as a result of the storm. - Jason Whitely in Dallas County
5:21p There is devastating damage along Pepperidge Drive in Lancaster. "I just couldn't believe it," said Tina McCrae, whose home was destroyed by the power of the storm. She has been spending the hours following the disaster looking for her two dogs. "We just found Cha-Cha... she just ran out. But I haven't seen Tyson," she said. Firefighters went door-to-door checking to make sure no one was trapped in the debris. A caravan of emergency vehicles moved through the neighborhood to provide security as the evening hours approach. - Rebecca Lopez in Lancaster
5:17p There are tens of thousands of homes and businesses without power across North Texas as a result of the severe weather outbreak, according to Oncor spokeswoman Catherine Cuellar. She encouraged customers to safely await restoration of service, and to call 888-313-4747 to report outages and to get recorded updates. Information is also available online at stormcenter.oncor.com.
5:15p Only one person suffered minor injuries when a tornado tore into the Green Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Arlington. Police and fire department personnel are helping to assess the damage and to evacuate residents to a safer place.
5:03p Lancaster City Council held an emergency measure and declared the city a disaster area.
5:01p The tornadic storm in Hunt County is merging with the solid line to the west, and this should help to begin to reduce (but not eliminate) tornado potential, but damaging straightline winds will be likely across eastern Hunt County and western Hopkins County. Commerce is in the direct path of the worst part of this storm.
5p A tornado warning remains for Hunt, Delta and Lamar until 5:45 p.m.
4:56p The strong part of the storm is hitting from Greenville to Commerce.
4:52p Strong circulation noted just northeast of downtown Greenville.
4:48p Forney City Manager Brian Brooks says the northern section of the city was hit really hard. At least 20 homes damaged, one destroyed.
4:45p A severe thunderstorm with a history of producing tornadoes hit Greenville, where a large tornado was spotted. The storm is moving northeast at 40 mph. This is a very dangerous storm. If you are in its path, take cover immediately. Campbell and Neylandville are in the direct path of this tornado.
4:40p Rain-wrapped tornado spotted in between Greenville and Dixon.
Golf-ball sized hail sighted, winds about 70 mph.
4:37p There has been a report of a leveled home in Greenville.
4:30p Very large tornado reported in Greenville.
4:29p Tornado reported on the ground just south of Greenville in Caddo Mills area. There is a TORNADO EMERGENCY issued for the area.
4:23p: Storm one will hit Mount Bethel at 4:24p, Concord at 4:30p, Mineral Heights at 4:32p, Greenville at 4:37p, Peniel at 4:39p, Ardis Heights at 4:39p and Reavilon at 4:40p. Take cover in these areas.
4:22p Storm one is to hit Hendrix at 4:22p, Caddo Mills at 4:28p, Clinton at 4:32p and Floyd at 4:36p. Take cover in these areas.
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4:14p Tornado Warning for Collin, Hunt,and Rockwall counties until 4:30pm. If you live near Royse City, Caddo Mills, Cash - take shelter.
4:12p Tornado on ground on west side of Sulphur Springs.
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4:09p Tornado warning for Collin, Hunt and Rockwall counties until 4:30 p.m. and Hopkins and Delta counties until 4:10 p.m.
4:08p Tornado reported in Royce City right now.
4:07p 28,000 without power in North Texas.
4:06p The American Red Cross has set up a disaster center in the city of Arlington at the community center located at 712 W. Abram Street. Cots will be set up starting at 4:30 p.m.
3:58p Possible tornado now on FM 550 north of McLendon-Chisholm (5 miles south of Fate) in southern Rockwall County moving NE at 25 mph. The tornado will be near Tira around 4:10 p.m.
3:57p Those in Royce City should take cover. Since it would be a rain-wrapped tornado, you will not see it coming.
3:34p Reports say there is no damage at the new Forney High, but significant damage was reported at Crosby Elementary School and the Diamond Creek neighborhood near 545.
3:53p Rain-wrapped tornado very likely in progress on SR 205 NW of McLendon-Chisholm in south Rockwall County moving NE.
3:51p A tornado has been reported on the ground in Sulphur Springs.
3:50p McLendon-Chisholm is in the direct path of the rotation center that spawned the tornado in Forney.
3:48p Crosby Elementary School in Forney and several homes have been heavily damaged. They have taken a direct hit by the tornado.
3:45p Tornado now passing over the north side of Forney moving NE at 25 mph
3:44p Forney High School has been hit by tornado, according to storm chaser.
3:39p Tornado is on ground in Forney.
3:37p Rotation just west of Forney and golf ball to baseball hail possible from Sunnyvale to Heath.
3:33p Dallas Police South Central Division reports damage at Strawberry and Tioga, west of Bonnie View in the 4100 block of Stage Coach. Some trucks were damaged at the Schnieder Truck Company north of I-20.
No significant injuries have been reported. Ten to 20 homes have been damaged in the 4100 block of Stage Coach.
Trees have been reported down around Skyline High School; a car was thrown into a fence.
Love Field has activated the Terminal Evacuation Plan and all passengers and tenants have been evacuated to the first floor and underground, at the request of the FAA. - City of Dallas
3:31p Another confirmed tornado is located three miles west of Cumby
moving NE at 25 mph. This is 15 mile west of Sulphur Springs.
3:30p A possible tornado was spotted in Hopkins.
3:28p New tornado developing 9 miles SW of Sulphur Springs moving NE at 25 mph.
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3:18p Roofs can be seen ripped off and thrown far away here in Lancaster. - Rebecca Lopez
3:17p Dallas, Collin and Rockwall counties under a tornado warning until 4 p.m.
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3:11p Arlington mayor declaring a state of disaster for city to last up to seven days due to widespread damage.
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3:07p Grapevine, Irving and Dallas ISDs locked down. Arlington ISD parents can pick up their children now.
3:06p American Airlines: All inbound arrivals canceled until at least 9 p.m.
3:03p Circulation center has weakened rapidly now over Arlington as well as in the storms over Collin County, but this does not mean they won't ramp back up again. Stay alert.
3:01p Dallas ISD holding students.
2:59p Rotation seen near Three Forks restaurant at Trinity Mills in Plano.
2:58p A possible rain-wrapped tornado is developing over Arlington. You may not be able to see it before it hits. Stay in shelter.
2:57p A second and final storm line is passing through North Texas. Keep shelter for at least another hour or two.
2:55p Students are being held in Rockwall ISD. Asking parents to stay where they are to keep shelter.
2:52p There is too much fuel heating up these thunderstorms across North Texas. Stay alert and keep cover.
2:52p Schools across North Texas have canceled after-school activities.
2:50p Only minor injuries have been reported so far in these storms.
2:47p Eastern Hunt, Southwestern Delta and West Central Hopkins counties are under a tornado warning until 3:30p.
2:44p The storm where a tornado was reported on the ground in Addison will be heading to Allen at 3:18p, Fairview at 3:30p, Buckner at 3:35p, 3:37p at Bloomdale and 3:38 at McKinney.
2:43p Rotation can be seen in Addison area between The Colony, Frisco and Farmers Branch. Tornado on ground in Addison.
2:39p The storm with a hook will hit The Colony at 2:42p, Lolaville at 2:50p, Lebanon at 2:52p, Frisco at 2:57p, Collin at 3:04p, Rockhill at 3:06p and Prosper at 3:11p. Take cover in these areas.
2:38p A tornado warning remains in effect for Denton County until 2:45 PM
2:35p Likely tornado on Keller Springs Road in north Carrollton moving NE at 25 mph.
2:32p Strong possibility of a tornado now moving into Carrollton. Seek shelter immediately.
2:28p Circulation center in NW Dallas County is located near Luna Road west of Farmers Branch moving NE at 25 mph. Carrollton and Plano are in the path.
2:26p Rotation seen in Garland-Sachse area.
2:25p Sirens going off in Plano. Take cover.
2:23p Golf-ball sized hail reported in Coppell area.
2:18p Another hook echo/possible tornado in NE Dallas County about 5 miles WNW of Sunnyvale moving NE at 25 mph.
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2:05p A tornado was confirmed on the ground in Garland.
2:04p Denton County under tornado warning until 2:45 p.m.
2:03p A tornado is reported on the ground near Mesquite Rodeo Stadium area.
2:03p Several injuries have been reported in Kennedale in southern Tarrant County.
2:02p Circulation is strengthening over Town East Mall in Mesquite. A tornado could form at any time. Storm is moving NE at 25 mph.
2:01p Dallas and Tarrant counties under tornado warning until 2:20 p.m. SMU has warned students to take shelter.
2p Damage reported at Six Flags in Arlington.
1:58p Irving ISD is going into the emergency precaution plan, sending students into storm shelter mode.
1:55p There is strong rotation with this thunderstorm along 360 and 20. If you live in Irving and Euless on the south end of D/FW, there will be issuing another tornado warning.
1:54p While we have had extensive reports of damage across the area, we have not received any reports of injuries.
1:52p D/FW Airport on ground stop.
1:49p The circulation in the Dallas County storm has weakened, but it could re-fire so stay alert in East Dallas and Mesquite.
1:44p A tornado has been spotted at I-20 just west in Cooper in Arlington. It was on the ground for several minutes.
1:39p Large tornado just south of Pantego and Arlington moving NE. A lot of debris is in the air with this storm. Take shelter immediately!
1:36p TORNADO just west of Hutchins is lifting tractor trailer trucks into the air. This is a very DANGEROUS storm! The storm will be moving into extreme SE Dallas.
1:35p A TORNADO EMERGENCY in Arlington
1:33p Tornado is now approaching Jefferson Street in north Lancaster, just west of Hutchins moving NE at 25 mph.
1:31p Tornado warning for eastern Dallas County. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE METEOROLOGISTS CONFIRMED A LARGE AND DANGEROUS TORNADO NEAR HUTCHINS...MOVING NORTH AT 30 MPH. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION...SEEK SHELTER NOW!
1:28p TORNADO ON THE GROUND near Telephone Road in NW Lancaster moving NE at 25 mph. This is a dangerous storm. Roof tops from houses are flying in the air.
1:26p Large Tornado on the ground in Kennedale moving toward Arlington. A TORNADO EMERGENCY has been issued for Tarrant County.
1:22p THE TORNADO WILL BE NEAR.
1:20p Tornado spotted on ground near Lancaster.
1:15p A tornado on the ground has been spotted looking southeast on I-35E from DeSoto, just south of downtown Dallas.
1:12p A Code Black has been issued at Parkland Hospital, which means keeping all patients away from windows.
1:11p DPD has reported sirens going off in downtown Dallas.
1:10p Damage has been reported in Johnson County, where a tornado was reported to have touched down.
1:05p The storm in which a tornado warning has been issued for the Dallas area is expected to hit Lancaster at 1:08p, Hutchins at 1:18p, Oak Cliff at 1:28p, Dallas at 1:35p, Highland Park at 1:45p and university Park at 1:47p.
1:01p A tornado has been spotted on the ground in Ellis County.
1p Tornado warning have been issued for Dallas, Ellis, Johnson and Tarrant counties.
Tornadoes tore through North Texas on Tuesday, ripping roofs from homes and businesses, tossing trucks into the air and leaving flattened tractor-trailers strewn along highways and parking lots.
The National Weather Service confirmed at least two separate "large and extremely dangerous" tornadoes hit the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Several other developing twisters were reported as a band of violent storms moved north through the metropolitan area.
8:07p Arlington Police Department spokeswoman Tiara Ellis Richard says the city has received reports of seven storm-related injuries, with one person in critical condition. An estimated 150 homes suffered damage ranging from debris in yards to significant destruction. - WFAA
7:40p The severe weather threat has come to an end across North Texas, but severe weather potential remains to the east of the Dallas-Fort Worth area. - Chief Meteorologist Pete Delkus
7:39p The Dallas County Sheriff's Office will provide 15 deputies and squad cars to help the City of Lancaster enforce an overnight curfew to discourage potential looters. - WFAA
7:33p Dallas County has provided the following roundup of storm damage:
- Coppell: City-wide damage from golf- to baseball-sized hail
- Dallas - Stage Coach Trail neighborhood: 47 houses damaged (40 uninhabitable, 7 totally destroyed)
- Dallas - Tioga/Texas College neighborhoods: 7 homes with roof damage
- Dallas - Bonnie View at Interstate 20: 50 tractor-trailers damaged at Snider Trucking Company
- Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport: 65 aircraft damaged
- Grand Prairie: Downed power lines at the Bell Helicopter facility
- Irving: Hail damage in the northern part of the city
- Lancaster: At least 300 homes damaged
- Tommie Allen Recreation Center, 7070 Bonnie View Road, Dallas
- Kiest Park Recreation Center, 3080 South Hampton Road, Dallas
- Lancaster Recreration Center, 1700 South Veterans Memorial Parkway, Lancaster
6:21p A disaster area has been declared by local officials in Lancaster, where approximately 300 homes and businesses were damaged by Tuesday's tornado. Almost every home along Pepperidge Drive lost its roof. A 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. curfew has been enacted in the stricken area. "This is just unreal," one neighbor said. "You see it and you hear about it, but when you're actually in it, it's just unbelieveable." Lancaster's recreation center was being opened as a shelter for displaced residents on Tuesday evening. - Rebecca Lopez in Lancaster
6:14p Dallas police Chief David Brown said looting is one of the concerns in southern parts of the city that received storm damage on Tuesday. "There's not much lighting since the power's out, so the street lights won't come on tonight," he said. "We're looking for portable lighting that we're trying to get here really quickly before it gets dark so that we can also keep things safe." Brown said the city is not considering a curfew because of the damage was limited to two or three streets. "We think we can secure that with extra patrols on a 24/7 basis for this area," the chief said. - Johnathan Betz in Dallas
6:10p A Forney high school student returned to his home in the Diamond Creek subdivision Tuesday afternoon to find a scene of devastation. He went to what was left of his bedroom hoping to recover personal items; everything was gone. A door-to-door search continues, but early indications are there were no serious injuries despite the incredible level of destruction. - Teresa Woodard in Forney
6:05p The Salvation Army Community Center at 712 West Abram Street in Arlington will provide shelter Tuesday night for families who have been displaced by storm damage. -WFAA
6:01p There is damage all around this neighborhood in the Martin High School area north of Interstate 20 in South Arlington. The explosive tornado came from the south, ripping a straight line of destruction that affected about 100 homes, according to city officials, who declared a state of disaster. The storm removed roofs, toppled fences and upended mature trees. - Brad Watson in Arlington
5:59p The severe weather threat for the North Texas area has now ended as storms move into East Texas. The tornado threat is diminishing, but damaging straight-line winds, large hail, very heavy rain and a lot of lightning are all in the forecast. - Chief Meteorologist Pete Delkus
5:56p There was no structural damage at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington when a powerful storm moved through the area Tuesday afternoon, and a planned exhibition game between the Rangers and a team from Mexico is still expected to be played on Tuesday night. - George Riba at Rangers Ballpark
5:54p More than 100 aircraft at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport have been damaged as a result of large hail and high wind that accompanied violent storms on Tuesday. At least 400 flights have been canceled as a result. - WFAA
5:52p Rockwall County officials tell News 8 they have reports of 20 homes destroyed by a tornado. Several people have been rescued from the debris. - Steve Stoler in Rockwall County
5:40p Arlington Fire Department Assistant Chief Jim Self said a storm preparedness plan was in effect when the tornado struck the Green Oaks Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center Tuesday afternoon. He said two residents suffered minor injuries, and the rest of them are okay. "The facility relocated the residents to other locations within Arlington and in the region," Self said, adding that 25-30 homes in the Waterview neighborhood were affected by the storm. A secondary search and a damage assessment are under way, but no other injuries were reported. He added that around 100 homes have been damaged near Martin High School where a tornado touched down. There was one person who suffered minor injuries at that location. Self said the third Arlington neighborhood touched by the storm was the Chesterfield area along Highway 287 north of Sublett. An apartment complex and 25-30 homes were damaged; no injuries were reported. - Marcus Moore in Arlington
5:29p Hundreds of homes and a school have were damaged when a tornado ripped through Forney on Tuesday afternoon. The Diamond Creek subdivision on the city's north side was devastated, with 20 to 30 homes hit hard. A grandmother and her daughter were watching storm coverage on a notebook computer when they saw Forney in the path. They took shelter in a ground floor closet and survived, but part of their home was ripped away. Nearby Crosby Elementary School also was damaged. There are reports of several injuries here, none serious. - Teresa Woodard reporting in Forney
5:26p The tornado hit hard along Pepperidge Drive in Lancaster. Ten to 12 homes were demolished and about 50 others suffered significant damage. No one was injured in this neighborhood, and many said they felt lucky to be alive. "My wife and I was in the bedroom watching the news and we saw that the tornado was in the area, but I'm thinking it's going down Bear Creek," said David Earl Brown, who was getting ready to go to work. "All of a sudden I looked outside and I saw the real steel and I heard that 'wooo-wooo,' and I said, 'Baby, it's time for us to get in the closet.' And so then we got in the closet and then the tornado hit and I could see the debris flying around as I peeked out the closet door and didn't realize my whole bedroom had been blown up." - Brett Shipp
5:25p Video shows seven-ton trailers being tossed in the air by a tornado near Interstate 20 and I-45 in southern Dallas County Tuesday afternoon. The City of Dallas said at least 50 parked tractor-trailers were damaged or destroyed by the twister. We've heard of no injuries as a result of the storm. - Jason Whitely in Dallas County
5:21p There is devastating damage along Pepperidge Drive in Lancaster. "I just couldn't believe it," said Tina McCrae, whose home was destroyed by the power of the storm. She has been spending the hours following the disaster looking for her two dogs. "We just found Cha-Cha... she just ran out. But I haven't seen Tyson," she said. Firefighters went door-to-door checking to make sure no one was trapped in the debris. A caravan of emergency vehicles moved through the neighborhood to provide security as the evening hours approach. - Rebecca Lopez in Lancaster
5:17p There are tens of thousands of homes and businesses without power across North Texas as a result of the severe weather outbreak, according to Oncor spokeswoman Catherine Cuellar. She encouraged customers to safely await restoration of service, and to call 888-313-4747 to report outages and to get recorded updates. Information is also available online at stormcenter.oncor.com.
5:15p Only one person suffered minor injuries when a tornado tore into the Green Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Arlington. Police and fire department personnel are helping to assess the damage and to evacuate residents to a safer place.
5:03p Lancaster City Council held an emergency measure and declared the city a disaster area.
5:01p The tornadic storm in Hunt County is merging with the solid line to the west, and this should help to begin to reduce (but not eliminate) tornado potential, but damaging straightline winds will be likely across eastern Hunt County and western Hopkins County. Commerce is in the direct path of the worst part of this storm.
5p A tornado warning remains for Hunt, Delta and Lamar until 5:45 p.m.
4:56p The strong part of the storm is hitting from Greenville to Commerce.
4:52p Strong circulation noted just northeast of downtown Greenville.
4:48p Forney City Manager Brian Brooks says the northern section of the city was hit really hard. At least 20 homes damaged, one destroyed.
4:45p A severe thunderstorm with a history of producing tornadoes hit Greenville, where a large tornado was spotted. The storm is moving northeast at 40 mph. This is a very dangerous storm. If you are in its path, take cover immediately. Campbell and Neylandville are in the direct path of this tornado.
4:40p Rain-wrapped tornado spotted in between Greenville and Dixon.
Golf-ball sized hail sighted, winds about 70 mph.
4:37p There has been a report of a leveled home in Greenville.
4:30p Very large tornado reported in Greenville.
4:29p Tornado reported on the ground just south of Greenville in Caddo Mills area. There is a TORNADO EMERGENCY issued for the area.
4:23p: Storm one will hit Mount Bethel at 4:24p, Concord at 4:30p, Mineral Heights at 4:32p, Greenville at 4:37p, Peniel at 4:39p, Ardis Heights at 4:39p and Reavilon at 4:40p. Take cover in these areas.
4:22p Storm one is to hit Hendrix at 4:22p, Caddo Mills at 4:28p, Clinton at 4:32p and Floyd at 4:36p. Take cover in these areas.
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4:14p Tornado Warning for Collin, Hunt,and Rockwall counties until 4:30pm. If you live near Royse City, Caddo Mills, Cash - take shelter.
4:12p Tornado on ground on west side of Sulphur Springs.
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4:09p Tornado warning for Collin, Hunt and Rockwall counties until 4:30 p.m. and Hopkins and Delta counties until 4:10 p.m.
4:08p Tornado reported in Royce City right now.
4:07p 28,000 without power in North Texas.
4:06p The American Red Cross has set up a disaster center in the city of Arlington at the community center located at 712 W. Abram Street. Cots will be set up starting at 4:30 p.m.
3:58p Possible tornado now on FM 550 north of McLendon-Chisholm (5 miles south of Fate) in southern Rockwall County moving NE at 25 mph. The tornado will be near Tira around 4:10 p.m.
3:57p Those in Royce City should take cover. Since it would be a rain-wrapped tornado, you will not see it coming.
3:34p Reports say there is no damage at the new Forney High, but significant damage was reported at Crosby Elementary School and the Diamond Creek neighborhood near 545.
3:53p Rain-wrapped tornado very likely in progress on SR 205 NW of McLendon-Chisholm in south Rockwall County moving NE.
3:51p A tornado has been reported on the ground in Sulphur Springs.
3:50p McLendon-Chisholm is in the direct path of the rotation center that spawned the tornado in Forney.
3:48p Crosby Elementary School in Forney and several homes have been heavily damaged. They have taken a direct hit by the tornado.
3:45p Tornado now passing over the north side of Forney moving NE at 25 mph
3:44p Forney High School has been hit by tornado, according to storm chaser.
3:39p Tornado is on ground in Forney.
3:37p Rotation just west of Forney and golf ball to baseball hail possible from Sunnyvale to Heath.
3:33p Dallas Police South Central Division reports damage at Strawberry and Tioga, west of Bonnie View in the 4100 block of Stage Coach. Some trucks were damaged at the Schnieder Truck Company north of I-20.
No significant injuries have been reported. Ten to 20 homes have been damaged in the 4100 block of Stage Coach.
Trees have been reported down around Skyline High School; a car was thrown into a fence.
Love Field has activated the Terminal Evacuation Plan and all passengers and tenants have been evacuated to the first floor and underground, at the request of the FAA. - City of Dallas
3:31p Another confirmed tornado is located three miles west of Cumby
moving NE at 25 mph. This is 15 mile west of Sulphur Springs.
3:30p A possible tornado was spotted in Hopkins.
3:28p New tornado developing 9 miles SW of Sulphur Springs moving NE at 25 mph.
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3:18p Roofs can be seen ripped off and thrown far away here in Lancaster. - Rebecca Lopez
3:17p Dallas, Collin and Rockwall counties under a tornado warning until 4 p.m.
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3:11p Arlington mayor declaring a state of disaster for city to last up to seven days due to widespread damage.
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3:07p Grapevine, Irving and Dallas ISDs locked down. Arlington ISD parents can pick up their children now.
3:06p American Airlines: All inbound arrivals canceled until at least 9 p.m.
3:03p Circulation center has weakened rapidly now over Arlington as well as in the storms over Collin County, but this does not mean they won't ramp back up again. Stay alert.
3:01p Dallas ISD holding students.
2:59p Rotation seen near Three Forks restaurant at Trinity Mills in Plano.
2:58p A possible rain-wrapped tornado is developing over Arlington. You may not be able to see it before it hits. Stay in shelter.
2:57p A second and final storm line is passing through North Texas. Keep shelter for at least another hour or two.
2:55p Students are being held in Rockwall ISD. Asking parents to stay where they are to keep shelter.
2:52p There is too much fuel heating up these thunderstorms across North Texas. Stay alert and keep cover.
2:52p Schools across North Texas have canceled after-school activities.
2:50p Only minor injuries have been reported so far in these storms.
2:47p Eastern Hunt, Southwestern Delta and West Central Hopkins counties are under a tornado warning until 3:30p.
2:44p The storm where a tornado was reported on the ground in Addison will be heading to Allen at 3:18p, Fairview at 3:30p, Buckner at 3:35p, 3:37p at Bloomdale and 3:38 at McKinney.
2:43p Rotation can be seen in Addison area between The Colony, Frisco and Farmers Branch. Tornado on ground in Addison.
2:39p The storm with a hook will hit The Colony at 2:42p, Lolaville at 2:50p, Lebanon at 2:52p, Frisco at 2:57p, Collin at 3:04p, Rockhill at 3:06p and Prosper at 3:11p. Take cover in these areas.
2:38p A tornado warning remains in effect for Denton County until 2:45 PM
2:35p Likely tornado on Keller Springs Road in north Carrollton moving NE at 25 mph.
2:32p Strong possibility of a tornado now moving into Carrollton. Seek shelter immediately.
2:28p Circulation center in NW Dallas County is located near Luna Road west of Farmers Branch moving NE at 25 mph. Carrollton and Plano are in the path.
2:26p Rotation seen in Garland-Sachse area.
2:25p Sirens going off in Plano. Take cover.
2:23p Golf-ball sized hail reported in Coppell area.
2:18p Another hook echo/possible tornado in NE Dallas County about 5 miles WNW of Sunnyvale moving NE at 25 mph.
2:08p
2:05p A tornado was confirmed on the ground in Garland.
2:04p Denton County under tornado warning until 2:45 p.m.
2:03p A tornado is reported on the ground near Mesquite Rodeo Stadium area.
2:03p Several injuries have been reported in Kennedale in southern Tarrant County.
2:02p Circulation is strengthening over Town East Mall in Mesquite. A tornado could form at any time. Storm is moving NE at 25 mph.
2:01p Dallas and Tarrant counties under tornado warning until 2:20 p.m. SMU has warned students to take shelter.
2p Damage reported at Six Flags in Arlington.
1:58p Irving ISD is going into the emergency precaution plan, sending students into storm shelter mode.
1:55p There is strong rotation with this thunderstorm along 360 and 20. If you live in Irving and Euless on the south end of D/FW, there will be issuing another tornado warning.
1:54p While we have had extensive reports of damage across the area, we have not received any reports of injuries.
1:52p D/FW Airport on ground stop.
1:49p The circulation in the Dallas County storm has weakened, but it could re-fire so stay alert in East Dallas and Mesquite.
1:44p A tornado has been spotted at I-20 just west in Cooper in Arlington. It was on the ground for several minutes.
1:39p Large tornado just south of Pantego and Arlington moving NE. A lot of debris is in the air with this storm. Take shelter immediately!
1:36p TORNADO just west of Hutchins is lifting tractor trailer trucks into the air. This is a very DANGEROUS storm! The storm will be moving into extreme SE Dallas.
1:35p A TORNADO EMERGENCY in Arlington
1:33p Tornado is now approaching Jefferson Street in north Lancaster, just west of Hutchins moving NE at 25 mph.
1:31p Tornado warning for eastern Dallas County. NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE METEOROLOGISTS CONFIRMED A LARGE AND DANGEROUS TORNADO NEAR HUTCHINS...MOVING NORTH AT 30 MPH. THIS IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION...SEEK SHELTER NOW!
1:28p TORNADO ON THE GROUND near Telephone Road in NW Lancaster moving NE at 25 mph. This is a dangerous storm. Roof tops from houses are flying in the air.
1:26p Large Tornado on the ground in Kennedale moving toward Arlington. A TORNADO EMERGENCY has been issued for Tarrant County.
1:22p THE TORNADO WILL BE NEAR.
GLENN HEIGHTS & RED OAK AROUND 105 PM CDT.
DESOTO AROUND 115 PM CDT.
LANCASTER & DUNCANVILLE AROUND 120 PM CDT.
WILMER AROUND 125 PM CDT.
HUTCHINS AROUND 135 PM CDT.
COCKRELL HILL AROUND 140 PM CDT.
1:15p A tornado on the ground has been spotted looking southeast on I-35E from DeSoto, just south of downtown Dallas.
1:12p A Code Black has been issued at Parkland Hospital, which means keeping all patients away from windows.
1:11p DPD has reported sirens going off in downtown Dallas.
1:10p Damage has been reported in Johnson County, where a tornado was reported to have touched down.
1:05p The storm in which a tornado warning has been issued for the Dallas area is expected to hit Lancaster at 1:08p, Hutchins at 1:18p, Oak Cliff at 1:28p, Dallas at 1:35p, Highland Park at 1:45p and university Park at 1:47p.
1:01p A tornado has been spotted on the ground in Ellis County.
1p Tornado warning have been issued for Dallas, Ellis, Johnson and Tarrant counties.
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