Severe thunderstorms moved through North Texas on Tuesday, leaving tens of thousands without power as the region faced damaging winds, heavy rain, and hail.
The National Weather Service and WFAA declared Tuesday a Weather Alert Day due to the potential for severe storms bringing wind gusts of up to 60 miles per hour. The storms swept through the area during the morning hours, and as of just before noon, more than 22,000 Oncor customers were without electricity.
According to Oncor’s outage map, the hardest-hit counties included:
"Oncor is monitoring strong to severe thunderstorms across our service territory,” a weather alert on the company’s website stated. “Our teams will respond quickly to any power outages as soon as it is safe."
While no significant injuries or fatalities have been reported, residents are urged to remain cautious throughout the day as storms continue moving through the region. Flash flooding and hail remain possible, especially in low-lying and urban areas.
Emergency responders and utility crews are assessing the damage and working to restore service as quickly and safely as possible.
Weather officials recommend that residents avoid downed power lines, secure outdoor items, and remain indoors during heavy wind and lightning periods.
Forecasters say storms may continue through the evening in some parts of North Texas.
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