Tornado watch affecting North Texas until Tuesday night

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A tornado watch was issued by the NWS Fort Worth TX on Tuesday at 1:10 p.m. in effect until 9 p.m. The watch is for Collin, Dallas, Denton, Hood, Johnson, Parker, Tarrant, Wise, Cooke, Delta, Eastland, Ellis, Erath, Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Hunt, Jack, Kaufman, Lamar, Montague, Palo Pinto, Rains, Rockwall, Somervell, Stephens, Van Zandt and Young counties.

This watch is in effect until 9 p.m.

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Tips for staying safe during a tornado

According to the NWS, acting quickly is key to staying safe during a tornado. Continue to listen to local news or a NOAA Weather Radio to stay updated about tornado watches and warnings.

• If you are indoors: In the event of a tornado warning, seek shelter in your basement, safe room, or an interior room without windows. If possible, bring your pets along with you.
• If you are at your workplace or school: In accordance with your tornado drill, proceed calmly and swiftly to the assigned tornado shelter location. Steer clear of windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open areas such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
• If you are outside: In case of an approaching tornado, quickly seek shelter inside a safe building. Keep in mind that sheds, storage facilities, mobile homes, and tents are not safe options.
• If you are in a vehicle: Being in a vehicle during a tornado is not safe. The best course of action is to drive to the closest shelter. If you are unable to make it to a safe shelter, either get down in your car and cover your head, or abandon your car and seek shelter in a low-lying area such as a ditch or ravine.

Do you have an emergency kit ready in case of a tornado?

The Federal Emergency Management Agency recommends keeping the following items in a basic disaster supplies kit:

• Water, one gallon per person for at least three days
• Food, at least a three-day supply
• Cell phone with chargers and a backup battery
• Battery-powered or hand-crank radio
• Flashlight
• First-aid kit
• Whistle
• Dust mask to filter contaminated air
• Plastic sheeting and duct tape, for shelter purposes
• Moist towelettes, garbage bags, and plastic ties
• Manual can opener for food
• Local maps

Source: The National Weather Service

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This story was originally published April 28, 2026 at 1:13 PM.