A severe line of storms has caused widespread damage and power outages from the South to the East Coast. Wind gusts up to 83 mph were recorded in Little Elm, Texas, with other locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area also experiencing strong winds. Severe thunderstorms have been reported in southeast Arkansas and Louisiana, with a tornado confirmed in Ada, Oklahoma.
A dust storm is surging east across western Texas, with visibility reduced in San Angelo. Roadway flooding has been reported in Owasso, Oklahoma, while high wind warnings have been issued in 15 states. Significant storm damage has been seen in Irving, Texas, including a wall torn off an apartment building.
Residents of Ada, Oklahoma are sharing photos of widespread damage while flights to and from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport have been cancelled. Mardi Gras events in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana have been cancelled due to the severe weather.
The Weather Company advises taking severe thunderstorm warnings as seriously as tornado warnings, as falling trees can be life-threatening. It is important to know the difference between watches and warnings, and to seek shelter during severe weather. The primary journalistic mission of The Weather Company is to report on breaking weather news and the importance of science in our lives.
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