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Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Tornadoes Rip Across North Texas

Thunderstorms erupted during the late afternoon hours of April 16, 2002. They quickly became severe, producing hail, damaging winds, and several tornadoes.

The National Weather Service in Ft. Worth continues to survey damage reports from this event.

New information, including track maps, damage photos, and other information will be posted here as it becomes available in the next couple of days.

Tarrant County Tornadoes

Ellis County Tornadoes