North Texas Storm Damage Cleanup and Severe Weather Forecast

Storm Damage in Palopinto County

• ⚡ Palopinto County was the hardest-hit area after Sunday's storms, leading to school closures.
• ⚾ Athletic fields at Gordon ISD suffered extensive damage, with equipment like pads, baseballs, and metal debris strewn across fields and tangled in trees and fences.
• 🏈 Storage containers for football and baseball teams, as well as the fieldhouse equipment, were destroyed, and bleachers were blown over and found in trees.
• 🏫 A recently opened elementary school also sustained damage, impacting plans for graduation in 10 days.

Community Response and Cleanup Efforts

• 💪 Despite the devastation, the community has shown remarkable resilience, with residents and volunteers working together to clean up the damage.
• 🤝 Neighbors are assisting each other, with teenagers helping to cover damaged roofs and community members offering water and support.
• 🌳 Texas Parks and Wildlife are on-site with equipment to help clear large trees that have crushed barns and vehicles.
• 🛠️ Power crews are working to restore electricity, and linemen are clearing debris from power poles and roads.

Severe Weather Forecast for North Texas

• ⚠️ A WFA weather alert day is in effect for today, with the potential for thunderstorms between 4 PM and 8 PM.
• ⛈️ The strongest storms could produce quarter to golf ball-sized hail, 60 to 70 mph winds, and the potential for an isolated tornado.
• 📈 The highest risk is along the Red River, with a level four out of five moderate risk for severe weather.
• 📍 Most of North Texas, including the metroplex, is under an enhanced risk (level three out of five), with a slight risk in surrounding counties.
• 📱 Residents are advised to stay updated and have a way to receive warnings, such as the WFA app or WFA Plus on smart TVs.