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Could We Have a Cooler Summer in East Texas This Year?
Last summer was hot. Miserably hot. But meteorologists are predicting that this summer might not be so bad.
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Severe Weather Outlook for Today [UPDATE 1:30 p.m.]
Update 1:30 p.m.
The National Weather Service says the threat for large hail and tornadoes is now less than it looked yesterday, but is still not gone completely. It appears now the greatest threat is going to be from winds in excess of 70 mph.
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See These CRAZY Pictures of Hail in Dallas!
The storms that have been ripping through the Dallas-Forth Worth Metroplex have been producing major storms, tornadoes that have thrown tractor-trailers off the ground -- and hail so big your jaw will drop. Check out these pictures.
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Dallas-Area Tornado Sends Tractor-Trailer FLYING [VIDEO]
Here's just another example why tornadoes are one of the scariest natural disasters on the planet. As the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex was just hammered by tornadoes this afternoon, WFAA Channel 8 in Dallas got some unthinkable footage.
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Tornadoes Slam DFW; East Texas Under Tornado Watch [UPDATE 2:42 P.M.]
The National Weather Service has reported that several tornadoes have touched down in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, and eight East Texas counties are now under a tornado watch until 8 p.m. tonight.
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When Lightning Strikes — And What It Can Do [VIDEO]
I'm sitting at my desk, listening in on a conference call with about 60 other people across our company. I can hear the rain, a little thunder -- it's noticeable, but not distracting. I start to answer an email, and needless to say, I experienced something for the first time in my life ...
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Severe Thunderstorm Watches Issued [UPDATE 12:30 p.m.]
Update 12:30 p.m.
A line of showers and thunderstorms is moving north through East Texas. Small hail, winds gusting near 70mph and lots of lightning and rain expected as these storms move through the area. The severe thunderstorm watch is expected to be expanded to add more counties in NE Texas later this afternoon.
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Severe Weather a Possibility Tonight [UPDATE 3:30 p.m.]
The northern half of East Texas is under a slight risk of severe weather today. Isolated thunderstorms with the possibility of very large hail could develop later this afternoon.
We will keep you posted both on-air and online! Be sure to"like" us on Facebook to receive updates. You can also stay ahead of the storms by checking our interactive radar on the weather page!
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Severe Weather a Possibility Today [UPDATE: 1:00 p.m.]
East Texas is receiving some much needed rainfall, but throughout the day there is also a possibility of strong to severe storms. We will keep you posted both on-air and online! Be sure to"like" us on Facebook to receive updates. You can also stay ahead of the storms by checking our interactive radar on the weather page!
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East Texas Under Flash Flood Watch Until 4 a.m.
The National Weather Service says locally heavy rainfall is expected over much of the state today and tonight with widespread rain resulting in one to near three inches of rainfall. An isolated thunderstorm is also possible.
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Severe Weather a Possibility Tonight
After sunset this evening a strong storm system will move through East Texas and along with it, the possibility of strong to severe showers and thunderstorms.
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Severe Weather Rolls Through East Texas
Severe weather rolled through East Texas earlier today. Currently all tornado warnings have expired, but a tornado watch remains in effect for most of East Texas until 6pm.
We are not getting any reports of damage at this time, but we would like to see any pictures and video that you shot as the storms moved through. More after the jump.