More severe weather possible for North Texas Thursday following Fannin County tornado
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth said to expect more severe weather following a tornado that hit Fannin County on Monday night.
Aerial footage captured by Star-Telegram media partner WFAA-TV showed heavy damage to several sheds and barns along with some roof damage to homes near Leonard, northeast of Dallas.
Just before 7 p.m. Monday night the National Weather Service said the storm was moving northeast, and a funnel cloud was confirmed.
On Tuesday, the weather service determined the tornado was an EF-1 with wind speeds of 90 to 95 mph. A team will survey the damage to determine more information about the tornado and its path.
The National Weather Service said there’s a possibility for severe weather Thursday in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, but as of Tuesday the chances were low. Isolated showers and storms are expected Thursday afternoon and evening into early Friday with slightly cooler temperatures forecast, although the weather service said it’s too early to know the intensity of the storms.
A meteorologist with the National Weather Service said severe weather is typical for March, with the peak happening in April.
This story was originally published March 15, 2022 at 1:58 PM.
