Mineral Wells: Tornado damage reported near Weatherford, Texas as hail batters region
Severe weather hit North Texas on Tuesday, with a confirmed tornado causing damage east of Mineral Wells and widespread large hail across the region. The National Weather Service issued Tornado Watch 171, effective until 9 p.m. CDT, covering 28 counties including parts of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex.
Severe weather impacted North Texas on Tuesday, with reports of a confirmed tornado causing damage east of Mineral Wells along Highway 180. The storm affected communities including Mineral Wells, Weatherford, Brock, Hudson Oaks, and nearby areas. Residents described heavy hail, damaging winds, and a possible rain-wrapped tornado impacting areas such as Wolters Village in Mineral Wells. Reports indicate structural damage and at least one person was rescued from debris. The National Weather Service issued Tornado Watch 171 for parts of North-Central Texas, covering 28 counties including Collin, Cooke, Dallas, and Tarrant, until 9 p.m. CDT. Major cities affected by the watch include Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, and numerous smaller communities.
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