NWS confirms 7 tornadoes in overnight North Texas storms
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At least nine tornadoes have been confirmed in Texas following the severe storms that swept through the state Sunday.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in and near Gordon on May 18. The National Weather Service Fort Worth confirmed the tornado on Monday, May 19, citing estimated peak winds of 105 mph. An EF-1 rating is assigned for tornadoes with estimated peak winds between 86 and 110 mph.
Scientists say drought and climate change are driving the severe dust storms pummeling the border region of Chihuahua, New Mexico and Texas.
Severe storms swept through North Texas overnight, causing extensive damage in Palo Pinto and Collin counties, according to officials.
The town of Gordon, Texas, located in southern Palo Pinto County, is picking up the pieces after multiple tornadoes ripped through the area Sunday night, leaving behind a trail of destruction. An EF-1 tornado was confirmed in and near Gordon on May 18,
London, Ky. — More tornadoes plowed through the central U.S. on Monday, ripping apart buildings and knocking out power as people from Texas to Kentucky continued to clean up from days of severe weather that killed more than two dozen people and destroyed thousands of homes and buildings.
A tornado was spotted near Santo, Texas, on Sunday, prompting severe thunderstorm warnings for Weatherford, Lipan, Granbury, and Willow Park.
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Storms with reports of hail are moving through North Texas Friday, leading to flight delays and cancellations.