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Storm surveys are underway following a night of severe weather across North Texas. As of Monday afternoon, at least one tornado has been confirmed near the City of Gordon, located about 66 miles west of Fort Worth. Gordon ISD canceled classes for the week due to extensive damage on campus from the storms.
At least nine tornadoes have been confirmed in Texas following the severe storms that swept through the state Sunday.
Even though the extreme nature of severe weather and tornadoes may decline into the Memorial Day weekend, there will still be significant risks to lives and property the local level.
North Texas has seen severe weather four days in a row. The cold front arrives Tuesday morning to sweep all this activity away. The oppressive humidity and warm nights are also ta
On Tuesday at 1:36 a.m. an updated severe thunderstorm watch was issued by the NWS Fort Worth TX in effect until 5 a.m. The watch is for Collin, Delta, Fannin, Hopkins, Hunt, Kaufman, Lamar, Rains, Rockwall and Van Zandt counties.
The storm-weary central U.S. is facing another bout of severe weather to start the week, which could produce multiple tornadoes, wind damage and large hail.
The Storm Prediction Center has North Texas at a level 3, Enhanced Risk of severe storms. Very large hail, at least 2", along with damaging winds, are the main threats, but an isolated tornado can't be ruled out. Storms will develop out west and track east through the late afternoon hours.
After a severe weather weekend, North Texas will see one more round of storms on Monday, May 19. The main window for severe weather Monday is from 4 to 10 p.m., with the core risk in areas north and east of the Metroplex.
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