Eerie Scenes as Strong Storms Slam North Texas

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28 May 2024 at 1:47 pm

Tornado warnings were in effect for parts of north Texas on Tuesday, May 28, as storms carrying rain, lightning, and strong winds lashed the region.

More than 784,900 people were without power as of 11:50 am, according to outage trackers.

Footage shows wind-driven rain lashing Heath, northeast of Dallas, on Tuesday morning, as a tornado siren sounds and lightning illuminates thrashing trees.

The National Weather Service warned storms were expected to return later Tuesday evening “primarily along and west” of Interstate 35. Credit: @Doctor_Brooks via Storyful

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