North Texas Storms: Severe Winds Cause Damage Across DFW

Overnight Storms and Wind Damage

• ⚡ Reports indicate that overnight storms in North Texas were primarily characterized by high winds, with many exceeding the severe thunderstorm threshold of 58 mph.
• ⚠️ These strong winds were responsible for downed branches and trees, and in some areas, significant property damage.

Reported Wind Speeds Across North Texas

• 💨 In Mineral Wells, a wind speed of 69 mph was recorded before 11 PM.
• 📍 Parker County experienced wind speeds of 60 mph near Weatherford.
• 🏙️ Tarrant County saw a gust of 71 mph in White Settlement, though speeds generally decreased as the storm moved east.
• ✈️ DFW Airport recorded a wind speed of 68 mph, while Richardson reported 58 mph.
• 📈 Further north in Grayson County, Collinsville registered the highest wind speed at 76 mph, and Hillsboro reported 64 mph.

Current Conditions and Reduced Threat

• 📉 While severe wind speeds were prevalent overnight, current wind gusts have significantly lowered.
• 🌬️ Recent reports show gusts around 40 mph in Corsica and 30 mph near Granbury and Hillsboro.
• ✅ The overall severe weather threat for the region has substantially decreased.