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Severe Storms Strike North Texas, Causing Damage and Power Outages

Tornado warnings, hail, and high winds leave 4,000 without power in Palo Pinto County as Gordon schools close for safety.

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A tornado was spotted near Santo, Texas, on Sunday.
Storm clouds gather above the Fort Worth Cultural District on March 16, 2023.

Overview

  • The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings Sunday night for multiple North Texas counties, including Parker, Hood, Denton, and Collin.
  • Gordon, Texas, reported injuries, structural damage, and power outages; no injuries are believed to be life-threatening.
  • Gordon ISD canceled classes Monday due to safety concerns and ongoing damage assessments on campus, including the athletic field.
  • Cell phone and internet outages in the area have complicated communication and emergency coordination efforts.
  • Large hail, with some stones as big as baseballs, and multiple tornado sightings were reported in Palo Pinto County and the Dallas-Fort Worth area.