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. -Make a plan and know what to do before, during, and after an incident. 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. 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. Humidity 65%. / CBS/AP. Maggie writes about public safety in the D-FW suburbs. Receive our newspaper electronically with the e-Edition email. Every Wednesday morning, get the week's top crime stories in Denton from the Blotter in your inbox. Use the 'Report' link on Was there a tornado in Dallas last night? Please enter valid email address to continue. 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. There was an error processing your request. Dallas-Fire Rescue was called to 40 accidents, according to the spokesman. Get the latest, most up-to-date breaking news in your inbox. accounts, the history behind an article. First published on March 3, 2023 / 7:43 AM. 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. "Lots of structural damage, fallen trees, and downed power lines," the office said. @TxStormChasers @DFWscanner @WxFanaticCC pic.twitter.com/qHv0Y4xOhL. Low 44F. You can use this area for legal statements, copyright information, a mission statement, etc. Low 44F. Low around 60F. Staff Writer Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. More than 260,000 customers in Dallas-Fort Worth were without power as of 8:50 p.m., according to Oncor. Be Proactive. According to records, the largest tornado in the Little Elm area was an F4 in 2015 that caused 468 injuries and 10 deaths. This is the disclaimer text. Orem, UT is a Very Low Risk area for tornados. The Dallas suburb of Richardson asked residents to stop using water after the storm knocked out power to pumping stations. MedStar, which operates in Tarrant County, reported 21 crashes. We may decide to delay school transportation or release students early depending on the situation. 8 Ponder upsets No. Forecasters said the storm system would continue its eastward march Friday, bringing the threat of severe weather into the Ohio and Tennessee River valleys. Get the latest Mesquite sports delivered to your inbox every week. Chance of rain 90%. People there witnessing the damage said its a small market they depended on regularly. -Have an emergency supply kit for you and your family. Let us know what's going on! A second tornado watch 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. See a real view of Earth from space, providing a Those changes will also be posted on the website and other LEISD methods of communication will be utilized. -Know the hazards of your area. It is important to note that residents should use town-registered contractors for their roofing or other property repairs, Mudie said. Create a password that only you will remember. Spring Weather: Spring Severe weather season is from March through May. Thunder cracked and sirens blared Thursday across Dallas-Fort Worth as much of the area was under tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings from the National Weather Service. In Brock Texas, outside Forth Worth, a resident captured an apparent piece of sheet metal flying toward his house: Significant airborne structure crashed in our house in Brock at 5:10pm. In Hurst, the NWS reported a roof had been ripped off an apartment building. Heres how to stay safe, an emergency management official told KDFW-TV (Channel 4), Texas weather: Tornado forms, schools close in Weatherford as storms hit North Texas, the Dallas County Sheriffs Office said, A day after powerful thunderstorms, North Texas surveys the damage, 5 things to know about Thursdays severe weather in Texas. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism WebLittle Elm Alert Emergency Notifications Get alerted and up-to-date about disasters, emergencies, road closures, missing persons, severe weather, and other important NBC 5 News A roof partially collapsed at a shopping center in Little Elm in storms, March 2, 2023. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. There were dozens of reports of damaged roofs, including one that partially collapsed at a shopping center in Little Elm along Eldorado Road. Little Elm, Texas (population: 25898) had 0 hail reports within 10 miles of the city center located at (33.16262, -96.93751) in 2023. Windows were reportedly blown out in the city about 60 miles west of Dallas. Get the latest Carrollton sports delivered to your inbox every week. Share with Us. It's not immediately clear if a tornado touched down in the area. Invalid password or account does not exist. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Staff writers Noor Adatia, Hojun Choi, Aria Jones, Zaeem Shaikh and Isabella Volmert contributed to this report. All were said to be doing fine afterwards. WebTornado Information for Orem, Utah. that is degrading to another person. Keep it Clean. Residents will handle their own properties when it comes to cleaning the area. Primarily, residents have reported downed fences and trees, debris, and shingles in roadways and yards.. or Log In. Tornadoes rip through Texas, Louisiana as storm system brings snow and rain to Northeast 02:19. The weather service had anticipated winds up to 75 mph and hail as large as baseballs an alert warned, soberly, of DESTRUCTIVE STORMS WITH TORNADO LIKE WIND SPEEDS. The weather service cautioned residents not to park cars near big trees and advised people to seek shelter away from windows as phones and sirens blared. It wasn't long after that when Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport reported gusts up to 67 mph and the NWS recorded winds of 76 mph at Dallas Love Field Airport. Low 44F. High near 75F. Winds SSE at 15 to 25 mph. Little Elm ISD superintendent placed on administrative leave, Little Elm beats Keller in regional semi, sets sights on first-ever trip to state, Texas Independence Day, Mardi-Gras events scheduled this week in The Colony, Little Elm, Little Elm to host Big Easy event with Mardi Gras-themed races, local vendors, and more. We'd love to hear eyewitness Others, in Denton and Tarrant counties, took to social media to share videos of fiery power lines. Winds light and variable.. Clear skies. Get the latest Coppell sports delivered to your inbox every week. A Dallas-Fire Rescue spokesman said the department responded to two high-water incidents, four automatic fire alarms and 76 utility wires or transformers calls. Moonset 2:31 am. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. You have permission to edit this article. Around 9:45 p.m. Wednesday the National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for much of Denton County, including Flower Mound, Highland Village, the Lake Pittsburgh woman missing for 31 years found alive in Puerto Rico, Man finds giant clam estimated to be 214 years old, according to the CBS affiliate there, KSLA-TV, reduce, and in some areas eliminate, drought conditions in California. 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. There was an error processing your request. 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. A strong line of thunderstorms moved through the DFW area brining strong winds and heavy rain Thursday, March 2, 2023. RealVue Satellite. The district said its closing schools Friday because of the damages, power outages and debris on the roads. Winds blew over four 18-wheelers near U.S. 75 north of Bloomdale Road in McKinney, police said. Cars parked out front were damaged as well. Some schools announced cancellations for Friday. The fire department was called just before 8:30 p.m. to a reports of heavy smoke outside of a large commercial warehouse in Stemmons Corridor. Damaging winds, large hail and possibly a tornado with some storms. All rights reserved, Little Elm Residents Work to Clean Up Damage After Severe Storms Thursday, Storm Damage, Power Outages in Weatherford After Thursday's Storms, Hurricane-Force Winds Topple Trucks on North Texas Highways, Strong Storms Cause Damage at Little Elm Market, No Injuries After Storms Leave Damage in Parker County, North Texans Capture Funnel Clouds, Wind Damage From Thursday's Storms, Oncor Works to Restore Power to Thousands Following Severe Storms, More details and links to app stores are here. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Several school districts in the Dallas-Fort Worth area canceled after-school activities and events because of the forecast. Parents may shelter with campus personnel, but might not be with their child. Email her with story ideas and more at amorrison@starlocalmedia.com. Error! Be aware of the hazards that can affect you, your family, and your property. In Little Elm, the facade of a La Azteca Meat Market collapsed on the sidewalk and parked cars below, and strong winds tore through docks along Lewisville Lake. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, Little Elm La Azteca damaged by severe storms Severe Thunderstorm Warning from THU 9:26 PM CST until THU 10:30 PM CST, Freestone County, Anderson County River Don't knowingly lie about anyone Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. A cemetery posted a personal ad for a goose whose mate died. It was likely to produce snow across the eastern Great Lakes and New England later in the day. Get the latest Plano sports delivered to your inbox every week.