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North Texas powerful storm: Fatalities reported, 40K without power amid 90 mph winds in Springtown
A powerful storm in North Texas caused at least one death and numerous injuries, with a suspected tornado striking Runaway Bay.
North Texas powerful storm: At least one person has lost their life, and many others have sustained injuries following a powerful storm that seemingly generated at least one tornado as it tore through North Texas on Saturday night, FOX4 reported. The identity of the person who lost their life due to the storm has not yet been disclosed.
Chief Meteorologist Pete Delkus has verified that winds reaching up to 90 mph have impacted the Springtown region.
Wise County Judge J.D. Clark has confirmed that there was at least one death in Runaway Bay after a suspected tornado struck the town situated along the shores of Lake Bridgeport, as per FOX4. He reported that several people have been injured and that at least 20 families have been forced to evacuate their homes.
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Tornado warning issued in Parker County
A Tornado Warning was issued for the Springtown region in Parker County when the same storm inflicted damage approximately 25 miles northwest of Fort Worth.
Officials in Parker County reported that a structure had collapsed in the Springtown vicinity, and there are concerns that two individuals may be trapped inside
The National Weather Service (NWS) is expected to conduct a damage assessment on Sunday to ascertain whether a tornado actually occurred. If confirmed, the agency will also assign a rating to the tornado.
Clark mentioned that the American Red Cross is en route to the scene in Runaway Bay to assist families who have been displaced.
"A Reunification Center has been established at: 513 Port O' Call Drive, Runaway Bay," Clark stated in a Facebook post. "Families seeking information about loved ones or needing assistance are encouraged to report to this location."
He advised that everyone except first responders should refrain from entering the Runaway Bay area.
North Texas powerful storm: 40K without power
The City of Springtown issued a notice on Facebook shortly after midnight, advising residents to report electricity outages to either Oncor or the Tri-County Electric Cooperative, the two primary electricity providers in the region. By 2 a.m., Oncor said that nearly 40,000 customers in North Texas were experiencing power outages, with approximately 25,000 of those located in Tarrant County alone.
Earlier notifications from the city on Facebook mentioned the potential for a tornado to occur in the Springtown vicinity; however, as of 1:30 a.m., no tornado has been confirmed. Following the storm's most significant impact around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, residents were cautioned against traveling due to numerous downed trees and power lines scattered throughout the city.
Additionally, a road closure has been reported on Walnut Creek Drive near Springtown Park, with traffic in that area being redirected to Overhill Drive.
