A hailstorm was approaching Dallas County, Texas, on Monday, with tornado warning sirens wailing in downtown Dallas.
Tornado warning sirens were heard in Dallas, Texas today. (Photo credit: Representational/ UnSplash)
Tornado warning sirens rang in downtown Dallas on Monday as a hailstorm approached Dallas County, Texas, amid “severe thunderstorm” warnings in effect for parts of Texas until late into the night. The National Weather Service (NWS) warned residents of Texas cities, including the suburbs of Denton and Tarrant, that powerful storms were approaching the area.
Several Dallas residents took to social media to express concern over tornado warning sirens they heard early today, as the National Weather Service in Fort Worth issued warnings, although no tornado warnings have been issued so far for the Texas city.
However, a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect for eastern Tarrant County and northwest Dallas County until 8 PM CDT.
At 7:13 p.m. CDT, severe thunderstorms developed over Haast.
Danger… baseball-sized hail and wind gusts up to 70 mph.
Source…Radar Display.
Impact: People and animals outdoors can be seriously injured.
Expect broken windows and extensive roof damage.
This violent storm is coming soon…
Fort Worth, Arlington, Euless, Bedford, Hurst, Richland Hills
Grande Prairie and Pantego around 7:30 p.m. CDT.
Other areas affected by this severe thunderstorm include Mt.
Creek Lake, Dalworthington Gardens, Lake Arlington.
Precautions/preparedness measures…
This is a dangerous storm. Prepare for immediate, massive destructive damage.
Hail may cause serious damage. Take shelter.
Store in a sturdy building away from windows.
Latitude…Longitude 3294 9691 3268 9681 3262 9729 3286 9732
Time…MOT…Location 0013Z 339° 15KT 3284 9716
Threatening storm damage threat… devastating
Wind threat…radar display
I’m two blocks from Dallas and the tornado warning sirens are going off.
