To view our latest e-Edition click the image on the left. There was an error processing your request. The roof of the La Azteca grocery store in Little Elm, Texas, peeled off and landed on a half dozen vehicles parked outside on March 2, 2023. National Weather Service teams planned to head out Friday to survey areas for likely tornado damage in the storm's path, which stretched from southeast Oklahoma into Texas and neighboring Arkansas and Louisiana. -Know the hazards of your area. Chance of rain 90%. All rights reserved, Severe Storms Bring Tornadoes, Hurricane-Force Winds and Hail to Dallas-Fort Worth on Thursday, Baby, Woman Rescued From Flash Flooding in Denton County, 3 Children Killed, 2 Wounded in Ellis County Home; 1 in Custody: Sheriff, Texas House Plans to Pass Largest Property Tax Decrease Ever,' Speaker Phelan Says, Actor Tom Sizemore, of Saving Private Ryan,' Dies at 61. Meteorologists say the same storm produced "once-in-a-generation" snow in California and Oregon with up to 7 feet accumulating in spots. Have the latest local news and sports delivered to your inbox so you are always up to date. We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. Severe Thunderstorm Warning. Damaging winds, large hail and possibly a tornado with some storms. Invalid password or account does not exist. The loss of power at pumping stations caused a critical shortage to the citys supply, and the water could run out unless residents stop using it, the city said. No injuries were reported as of Thursday night. A Tornado Watch issued for most of North Texas expired at 10 p.m. A few non-severe showers remained possible into the early hours of Friday morning along with some lingering gusty winds of 40 mph to 50 mph which should be gone by 10 a.m. Thursday's storms forced the cancellation of afterschool activities, damaged buildings and marinas, overturned vehicles, cut power to tens of thousands of utility customers and delayed hundreds of flights out of area airports. or anything. Severe weather sirens sounded in many of the Star Local Media communities early Thursday evening, as wind gusts as high as 70 miles per hour blew through North Texas. Get breaking news delivered to your inbox from around Star Local Media when it happens. Mass Notification through phone and email, TV/Radio Stations (primarily for winter weather). -Make a plan and know what to do before, during, and after an incident. When it comes to fixing and cleaning the area, the town will handle debris and damage in town-owned or maintained areas by removing tree limbs, trash, and more. Be aware of the hazards that can affect you, your family, and your property. Maggie previously worked at the Chicago Tribune and The Columbus Dispatch. Email her with story ideas and more at amorrison@starlocalmedia.com. Create a password that only you will remember. Those venues are contacted and updated by 6 a.m. After school and evening activities: If we do not have school, the assumption will be that we will not hold after-school or evening activities unless otherwise communicated. We are now Get the latest Mesquite sports delivered to your inbox every week. Winds as high as 70 mph were reported at DFW International Airport, according to the service. A strong line of thunderstorms moved through the DFW area brining strong winds and heavy rain Thursday, March 2, 2023. JDs Hamburgers, a popular burger joint in west Fort Worth, said in a Facebook post the winds blew off a good portion of their roof and entire roof sign. Tornado WATCH This means conditions are favorable for a tornado and puts us on alert. Anxiety about the storms had been brewing since midday, as neighboring cities saw hail and heavy rain; some events in the region were canceled or rescheduled ahead of the inclement conditions, and numerous flights were canceled. Winds blew over four 18-wheelers near U.S. 75 north of Bloomdale Road in McKinney, police said. Those changes will also be posted on the website and other LEISD methods of communication will be utilized. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. The Dallas suburb of Richardson asked residents to stop using water after the storm knocked out power to pumping stations. -Know the hazards of your area. Communication:Please be aware of any potential severe weather advisories. The Similar warnings for "destructive" winds up to 80 mph were issued just after 6 p.m. for Dallas and Collin counties. Storms eased about 8 p.m. as the system shifted eastward; however, a tornado watch was in effect until 10 p.m. for most of North Texas, including Dallas, Collin, Tarrant and Denton counties. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. In Dallas, tornado sirens gave way to dark storm clouds, high winds and jolting lightning about 6:30 p.m. Gusts of more than 70 mph were recorded at DFW International Airport, and an unconfirmed tornado was detected by radar in the southern part of Dallas County, where a warning had been issued, according to the weather service. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. Have the latest local pro sports news delivered every morning so you don't miss out on updates. Invalid password or account does not exist. Low 44F. 2 men found drugged after leaving NYC gay bars were killed, medical examiner says, Tornadoes rip through Texas, Louisiana as storm system brings snow and rain to Northeast, Businesses in Little Elm damaged after high winds came through. According to records, the largest tornado in the Orem area was an F1 in 1966 that caused 0 Clear skies. North of Dallas, winds brought down trees, ripped the roof off a grocery store and overturned four 18-wheelers along U.S. Highway 75. Get the latest, most up-to-date breaking news in your inbox. Log In. Some schools announced cancellations for Friday. Businesses in Little Elm damaged after high winds came through 01:53. Before Little Elm ISD makes the decision to close or delay school, we considered numerous factors including: the safety of students, staff, and parents and the disruptions caused in the home when school is canceled or if there is an early release. Get the latest sports from The Colony delivered to your inbox every week. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Winds SSE at 15 to 25 mph. Have the latest local news delivered every afternoon so you don't miss out on updates. jfields@dentonrc.com, A long time coming: No. No other significant damage has been reported to the town as a result of this storm, said Erin Mudie, Managing Director of Marketing and Communication for the Town Get the latest Little Elm sports delivered to your inbox every week. WebTornado Shelter Under Overpass Little Elm TX After that she needed to have a next-door neighbor dig her out when the tornado passed. Moonset 2:31 am. bcolombo@dentonrc.com, Stranger walks into unlocked home in Denton; resident pushes him out, By Juan Betancourt Was there a tornado in Dallas last night? Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. The roof of the Amazon facility in Balch Springs partially collapsed and awnings were damaged, but no employees were injured, an emergency management official told KDFW-TV (Channel 4). The eatery will be closed Friday. Ensure that you have a plan to act before, during, and after an emergency. As a line of powerful thunderstorms rolled through Little Elm on Thursday night, the roof of La Azteca grocery store on West Eldorado Parkway peeled off and landed on a half-dozen vehicles parked outside. River Flood Warning. 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A short time later, winds of 86 mph were recorded in River Oaks and winds of 77 mph were recorded at Meacham Airport, both in Tarrant County. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. Twenty seconds later, it was gone. More than 100,000 customers in Texas had no electricity Friday morning, according to PowerOutage.us, but that was down from 346,000 Thursday night. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. @TxStormChasers @DFWscanner @WxFanaticCC pic.twitter.com/qHv0Y4xOhL. A tornado formed Thursday in Weatherford as severe storms pummeled North Texas with heavy winds, rain and hail, local police said. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 3 Children Killed, 2 Wounded in Ellis County Home; 1 in Custody: Sheriff, Texas House Plans to Pass Largest Property Tax Decrease Ever,' Speaker Phelan Says, Actor Tom Sizemore, of Saving Private Ryan,' Dies at 61. Tornado WARNING DURING BUS ROUTES if a tornado warning is issued during a bus route, the bus will go directly to the nearest predetermined safe location and shelter the students in a safe place. Tornadoes touched down in Texas and Louisiana as a powerful storm system that dumped heavy snow in California pushed through the Southern Plains and into the Minor injuries were reported, and officials asked drivers to avoid the area. Storms that delivered heavy rain, destructive winds, large hail and tornadoes pushed eastward out of the Dallas-Fort Worth region late Thursday, leaving hundreds of thousands in the dark and widespread wind damage. 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Elsewhere in the city, a possible tornado damaged a laundromat and three other stores, the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office said, according to the CBS affiliate there, KSLA-TV. A weekly recap of all the sports news from around Star Local Media. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. Tornadoes touched down in Texas and Louisiana as a powerful storm system that dumped heavy snow in Californiapushed through the Southern Plains and into the Deep South on Thursday, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of people at one point and forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights into and out of the Dallas area. Others, in Denton and Tarrant counties, took to social media to share videos of fiery power lines. WebLittle Elm, TX is a Very High Risk area for tornados. -Have an emergency supply kit for you and your family. Little Elm, Texas (population: 25898) had 0 hail reports within 10 miles of the city center located at (33.16262, -96.93751) in 2023. The owner of the La Azteca Meat Market in Little Elm arrived Thursday night to see significant storm damage to his store. Maggie writes about public safety in the D-FW suburbs. In the Dallas suburb of Little Elm, powerful winds brought the front side of a shopping center crashing down on several vehicles, CBS Texas reported, adding that no one was in any of the vehicles at the time. Threats of harming another Tornado forms, schools close in Weatherford as storms hit North Texas. Severe weather sirens sounded in many of the Star Local Media communities early Thursday evening, as wind gusts as high as 70 miles per hour blew through North Texas. We'd love to hear eyewitness Residents will handle their own properties when it comes to cleaning the area. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. But a man who was also inside told the station, "It just came up. Servando Salazar recorded large flashes of light that appeared to be exploding transformers near downtown Dallas from his apartment building near Klyde Warren Park about 6:30 p.m. and posted a video to Twitter. A tornado was confirmed at 11:12 a.m. CT just south of Reidland, Kentucky, moving northeast at 55 mph. Keep it Clean. North Texans dealing with damage, school closures after storms, 3 children killed, 2 wounded at Ellis County home; suspect in custody, How a Texas districts reaction to school shooting fears highlights discipline concerns, Carrollton man advertised pills on social media to entice teens to buy fentanyl, feds say. It's not immediately clear if a tornado touched down in the area. He says there were no known injuries, but we are WebLittle Elm, Texas | Current Weather Forecasts, Live Radar Maps & News | WeatherBug GroundTruth Sign In Press Education Feedback Careers Settings GroundTruth For more than 20 years Earth Networks has operated the worlds largest and most comprehensive weather observation, lightning detection, and climate networks. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. At about 5:30 p.m. a strong line of storms coalesced and pushed toward the Metroplex from the west. Tanner said data has actually shown authorized aboveground shelters can shield individuals even during the greatest tornadoes. On the roads, NBC 5's team of reporters and photojournalists found a number of overturned vehicles, including four tractor-trailers along U.S. 75 in Collin County and another along Interstate 20 in Parker County. 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