US EditionAt least 2 injured as storms tear through Texas and damage homes
At least two people were hospitalized as powerful winds ripped roofs off homes, flattened buildings and displaced families, officials said.
- On Tuesday, severe weather prompted a Tornado Warning in Palo Pinto County, about 90 miles outside Dallas, injuring multiple people. Mineral Wells Fire Chief Ryan Dunn confirmed at least two people were hospitalized.
- Strong storms moving through North Texas triggered the warning, bringing damaging winds and possible tornado activity across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 9 p.m., though it remains unclear whether a tornado touched down on the ground.
- City officials urged residents to avoid travel in northeast Mineral Wells, specifically from Country Club Estates to Lake Mineral Wells State Park along Highway 180. Downed power lines were reported on East Hubbard Street, and structural damage was confirmed at the Holiday Hills Country Club.
- Authorities opened the Mineral Wells High School cafeteria to provide shelter for displaced families as several homes and businesses lost power. Police Chief Tim Denison said, "We're going to get through this," addressing recovery efforts.
- Officials confirmed no reported deaths or missing community members as emergency crews continue assessing damage in Palo Pinto County. The situation remains developing as responders assist injured residents and restore power to affected areas.
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Several people were injured after a tornado tore through part of Mineral Wells, Texas, on Tuesday night, the sixth day of a series of severe storms that have terrorized the Midwest…
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At least 2 injured as storms tear through Texas and damage homes
Thunderstorms have torn through parts of Texas, sending at least two people to the hospital. Powerful winds ripped roofs off homes and flattened buildings Tuesday in Mineral Wells, a city west of Fort Worth.
Severe storms, hail and possible tornados slam North Texas | FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth
North Texas was pummeled by severe weather on Tuesday, with buildings in Mineral Wells getting destroyed by a possible tornado, houses in Johnson County experiencing baseball-sized hail, and many other counties experiencing damage and power outages. FOX 4's Dan Henry, Amelia Jones and Peyton Yager recap the evening of storms.
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