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 By Evan Andrews , Tracy DeLatte and Chip Waggoner Updated  March 4, 2025 9:Adam Cst Severe Weather Fox 4

 The Summary We're continuing to get reports of damage because of the early morning storms in Dallas-Fort Worth on Tuesday.

 Traffic reporter Chip Waggoner estimates there were at least seven accidents involving overturned Wheelers as the storms passed.

 Meteorologist Evan Andrews said there was an official wind gust report at 81 mph in Mineral Wells.

 DALLAS - Wind gusts that topped 70 miles per hour caused damage in parts of North Texas early Tuesday morning.

 According to FOX 4 Weather Meteorologist Evan Andrews, he has received official reports of straight-line wind speeds of up to 78 mph at Dallas Love Field and 74 mph at DFW Airport. Those high winds caused nearly 300,000 power outages, mostly in Dallas, Tarrant, and Denton counties, around 6 a.m. according to Oncor.

 Numerous Wheelers fell. Strong winds overturn Wheeler in Denton County

 FOX 4's Payton May gives an update on a traffic accident caused by strong winds in North Texas Tuesday morning.

 What we know:

 Traffic reporter Chip Waggoner estimates there were at least seven accidents involving flipped Wheelers on Tuesday morning.

 An Wheelers flipped on southbound Interstate Gele in Glenn Heights near the Dallas and Ellis county line as the storms passed through that area around 5:30 a.m.

 Another big rig hauling an Amazon trailer overturned on southbound India near Cross Timbers Road in Denton County.

 FOX 4 reporter Payton May said the accident caused a backup for several miles.

 What we don't know:

 It’s not clear if anyone was hurt in the traffic accidents.

 RVs damaged in Parker County

 One person injured when storm knocked over RV in West Fort Worth

 It happened at the Crosswinds RV Park on White Settlement Road in Parker County.  Four RVs were knocked over, and only one minor injury reported.  FOX 4's Dan Godwin has details.

 What we know:

 The hurricane-strength winds turned over four RVs on the west side of Fort Worth.

 It took place in Parker County at the Crosswinds RV and Tiny Home Community. Officials said at least one person was injured.

 What they're saying:

 "I was sitting in my camper, and I could hear someone screaming.  I looked out with the flashlight.  Couldn’t really see what was going on, but I could hear where it was coming from.  Walking over and I seen her sitting on top of her turned over camper," said Colton Hudson, a resident.  "Then I ran back to my camper and grabbed the ladder.  Came over back to hers.  Put the ladder up.  She was so anxious to get down.  She was trying to get down before the ladder was even up.  But we got her down safely."

 What is still unknown: The person who was hurt was taken to the hospital. It’s not clear how serious her injuries are.

 Lewisville warehouse structure collapses

 Lewisville warehouse damaged by storms

 On Tuesday morning, severe damage was done to a warehouse in Lewisville by the strong winds. FOX 4's Paige Ellenberger reports live from the scene.

 What we know:

 Part of a warehouse in east Lewisville suffered significant damage.

 It happened at the Benjamin Moore paint warehouse in the 2500 block of E.  State Highway 121 near Denton Tap Road.

 In the video, the parking lot was littered with roof shingles and insulation from the building. What they're saying:

 "It looks like someone just went in there and just scooped the whole thing out.  You can almost see clear through the other side of the building.  Everything was hanging down.  Water was gushing out of the broken water main. There's debris everywhere," said Roland Castenada, an eyewitness.

 "I heard this very loud noise and I look behind me.  And there's just debris everywhere in the sky and a tornado right there behind my truck.  So it was very intense," said Joseph Kelly, a nearby business owner.

 What we don't know:

 It's not clear if anyone was in the building at the time or if anyone was injured.

 The National Weather Service will investigate to determine if the damage was caused by a brief tornado or straight-line winds.

 Irving school closed and apartments damaged

 Parts of an Irving apartment complex roof collapses, temporary shelters set up

 The apartment complex is on Pioneer Dr.  There are roof issues and structural issues because of the hurricane-force winds and severe weather.  Some residents are being evacuated.  Peyton May of FOX 4 has information. What we know:

 The area near N.  O’Connor Road and W.  Pioneer Drive in Irving suffered significant damage, and people are being asked to avoid that area.

 The Irving Fire Department deemed de Zavala Middle School unsafe because of downed power lines and a gas leak.  Irving ISD said the school will be closed on Tuesday.

 Video of an apartment complex across the street also showed downed power lines and a partial roof collapse.

 No traffic is being allowed on N.  Connor Road between Rock Island Road and Union Bower Road or on Pioneer Drive between McArthur Boulevard and Ada Street.

 The city has opened the Georgia Farrow Recreation Center on Davis Drive as a temporary shelter for anyone needing a place to stay.

 Plano West High School roof damaged

 Severe storms cause significant damage to Plano West High School

 FOX 4's Tisia Muzinga has details on what happened.

 What we know:

 Part of the tin roof at Plano West Senior High School was ripped off and blown into the parking lot.

 A post on social media by one of the school's football coaches suggested the damage affected the school's gym and locker rooms.

 What we don't know:

 Plano ISD hasn't yet said if anything inside the building was damaged.

 Kennedale Junior High School fire

 What we know:

 Kennedale ISD said it appears the storms caused a fire at the junior high school.  That school is closed for the day.

 What is still unknown: There's no word yet on how much damage the fire caused.

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 Live Dallas weather: Severe thunderstorms bring hurricane-force winds to North Texas

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 Live Dallas weather: Severe thunderstorms bring hurricane-force winds to North Texas

 A squall line of severe storms swept across North Texas early Tuesday morning, bringing hurricane-force winds, property damage and power outages.

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 FOX 4 viewer Eduardo Flores shared this video of strong straight-line winds in Dallas on Tuesday morning.

 The Source: The information in this story comes from the National Weather Service chat session, TxDOT traffic cameras, Oncor power outage reports and information gathered by FOX 4 reporters who are out in the field.

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On March 4, 2025, North Texas, particularly the Dallas-Fort Worth area, was struck by severe storms featuring wind gusts exceeding 70 mph, resulting in significant damage and widespread power outages.

 Meteorological Overview

 The storms originated from a potent cold front advancing from the Rocky Mountains, which collided with warm, humid air from the Gulf of Mexico. This convergence led to the development of severe thunderstorms characterized by damaging winds, large hail, and the potential for tornadoes. The National Weather Service issued wind advisories for North and Central Texas, forecasting sustained winds of 20-35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. 

Impact on Infrastructure

 -Transportation:The high winds caused multiple accidents, including the overturning of at least seven Wheelers. Notably, an Wheelers flipped on southbound Interstate near the Dallas-Ellis county line around 5:30 a.m., and another overturned on southbound Allow near Cross Timbers Road in Denton County, leading to significant traffic disruptions. 

 -Educational Facilities: Plano West High School suffered roof damage to its athletics building, resulting in flooding of sports facilities. Classes proceeded as scheduled, but transportation delays were anticipated. citeturned

 - Residential Areas:

In Irving, an apartment complex experienced roof damage and a partial wall collapse. Emergency services evacuated residents, and a temporary shelter was established at the Georgia Farrow Recreation Center.

 - Commercial Property The Benjamin Moore paint warehouse in Lewisville sustained significant damage, with parts of the roof torn off and debris scattered, disrupting operations. 

 -RV Parks:In Parker County, strong winds overturned four RVs at the Crosswinds RV and Tiny Home Community, injuring one individual who was subsequently hospitalized. 

 Power Outages

 The storms led to widespread power outages, affecting approximately 318,000 residents in Dallas, Tarrant, and Denton counties. Oncor reported close to 4,000 outages, impacting over 270,000 people at the peak. Crews were deployed to assess damages and restore power promptly. 

 N Safety Recommendations

 Residents are advised to secure loose objects, stay updated with weather forecasts, and have emergency plans in place. In the aftermath, authorities emphasize avoiding downed power lines and report any hazards to emergency services.

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