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According to the NWS, scattered storms are expected Monday night through Tuesday morning, with mid-to-late week storm chances for the remainder of the week.
More than 47,000 customers were without power Monday morning after severe thunderstorms drenched much of North Texas overnight. Power outages peaked overnight around 90,000, according to Oncor’s outage map.
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Wind speeds were recorded above hurricane force in several locations including Abilene and in Fisher County near Roby.
Safety officials said the city of Bonham in Fannin County sustained "considerable damage" during Sunday night storms.
The NWS Fort Worth TX issued a tornado warning at 11:10 p.m. on Sunday in effect until 11:45 p.m. The warning is for Hood, Johnson, Parker and Tarrant counties.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has directed additional emergency response resources in anticipation for Sunday evening’s severe weather.
Two people were killed by falling trees and tens of thousands were left without power as severe storms rolled through the South over the weekend.