Denton County, Texas – Tornado-spawning storms have wreaked havoc across parts of the Central United States, causing injuries, damaging homes, and leaving thousands without power. The severe weather has prompted calls to seek shelter overnight in North Texas and Oklahoma, as authorities respond to the aftermath of the destructive storms.
More than 77 million people in various regions of the US, from the Central and Southern Plains to the Mississippi and Ohio Valleys, are currently under threat of large hail, damaging winds, and potentially deadly tornadoes as the multi-day storms disrupt Memorial Day weekend.
The Storm Prediction Center has issued warnings as the storms continue to strengthen and move east into the Mississippi Valley, with the potential for “violent tornadoes, extreme hail, and corridors of widespread wind damage.”
In Denton County, Texas, reports indicate a possible tornado has caused multiple injuries, damaged homes, and overturned vehicles. Emergency services have been dispatched to assist those affected by the severe weather, with authorities urging residents to remain vigilant and seek shelter.
Neighboring cities, such as Celina, have also reported damage from what officials describe as “apparent tornadic activity” on Saturday. The National Weather Service has issued tornado warnings for multiple cities in North Texas, emphasizing the need for immediate shelter in the face of the approaching storms.
In Oklahoma, particularly in Rogers County, damage has been reported following a possible tornado that downed power lines, trees, and damaged homes. Residents in Claremore have been advised to prepare for an extended period without electricity as crews work to assess and repair the aftermath of the severe weather.