WebEnsure that you have a plan to act before, during, and after an emergency. Mass Notification through phone and email, TV/Radio Stations (primarily for winter weather). When dangerous conditions exist we ask parents to listen to the news on the radio or television stations and to check the LEISD website or other news channel websites for potential changes in the regular schedule. Be Truthful. The winds will be strongest between about 8 PM and The watch was in effect until 11 p.m. CST and included Memphis, Tennessee; Little Rock, Arkansas; Paducah, Kentucky; and Evansville, Indiana. You can use this area for legal statements, copyright information, a mission statement, etc. Residents can report solicitors who do not produce such credentials to the Police Department at 314-975-0460. Severe weather sirens sounded in many of the Star Local Media communities early Thursday evening, as wind gusts as high as 70 miles per hour blew through North Texas. Moonrise 12:16 pm. WebPartly cloudy early followed by cloudy skies overnight. Winds blew over four 18-wheelers near U.S. 75 north of Bloomdale Road in McKinney, police said. The roof of the La Azteca grocery store on W. Eldorado Parkway peeled off and landed on a half dozen vehicles parked outside as a line of powerful thunderstorms rolled You have permission to edit this article. It happened as a line of strong storms pushed through the area. Get the latest sports from The Colony delivered to your inbox every week. Staff writers Noor Adatia, Hojun Choi, Aria Jones, Zaeem Shaikh and Isabella Volmert contributed to this report. RealVue Satellite. And in Arkansas, the Pike County Sheriff's Office reported "minor injuries after a possible tornado touched down" in Kirby. By signing up you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, Stand with us in our mission to discover and uncover the story of North Texas. FlightAware.com reported Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field had tallied more than 400 cancellations total, either to or from airports. A tornado was confirmed at 11:12 a.m. CT just south of Reidland, Kentucky, moving northeast at 55 mph. Tornado WATCH This means conditions are favorable for a tornado and puts us on alert. 2 men found drugged after leaving NYC gay bars were killed, medical examiner says, Tornadoes rip through Texas, Louisiana as storm system brings snow and rain to Northeast, Businesses in Little Elm damaged after high winds came through. Around 9:45 p.m. Wednesday the National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for much of Denton County, including Flower Mound, Highland Village, the Lake Have the latest local pro sports news delivered every morning so you don't miss out on updates. 3 Children Killed, 2 Wounded in Ellis County Home; 1 in Custody: Sheriff, Texas House Plans to Pass Largest Property Tax Decrease Ever,' Speaker Phelan Says, Actor Tom Sizemore, of Saving Private Ryan,' Dies at 61. The fire department was called just before 8:30 p.m. to a reports of heavy smoke outside of a large commercial warehouse in Stemmons Corridor. Another truck was jackknifed near I-20 and Bonnie View Road in southeast Oak Cliff. WebLittle Elm, TX is a Very High Risk area for tornados. At the same time, The National Weather Service issued storm warnings in Tarrant, Johnson and Parker counties warning of the danger of "destructive" straight-line winds up to 80 mph. In Hurst, the NWS reported a roof had been ripped off an apartment building. Cars parked out front were damaged as well. No other significant damage has been reported to the town as a result of this storm, said Erin Mudie, Managing Director of Marketing and Communication for the Town Get exclusive coverage about business in Denton County in your inbox twice a month, with a focus on the housing market. Use the 'Report' link on Get inside, away from windows!". We won't share it with anyone else. Keep it Clean. It is not immediately clear if anyone was injured in the storm. Damaging winds, large hail and possibly a tornado with some storms. "If your phone's alerted and you hear sirens, that is for wind speeds as strong as a weak tornado," the weather service tweeted. WebCurrent and future radar maps for assessing areas of precipitation, type, and intensity. Let us know what's going on! each comment to let us know of abusive posts. Severe thunderstorm and tornado watches and warnings, radar, and satellite loops for Little Elm, TX Little Elm, TX 75068 Severe Thunderstorm Monitor: Enter ZIP code or City, State Little Elm, TX radar TX map-or--or--or- 75068 75068 snow 75068 radar -or- No injuries were reported as of Thursday night. -Have an emergency supply kit for you and your family. Be Proactive. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. A second tornado watch or Rotation was also observed in the southern part of Dallas County, where a warning had been issued, and near Justin. 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WebLittle Elm Alert Emergency Notifications Get alerted and up-to-date about disasters, emergencies, road closures, missing persons, severe weather, and other important MedStar, which operates in Tarrant County, reported 21 crashes. A short time later, winds of 86 mph were recorded in River Oaks and winds of 77 mph were recorded at Meacham Airport, both in Tarrant County. Orem, UT is a Very Low Risk area for tornados. Threats of harming another Tornadoes rip through Texas, Louisiana as storm system brings snow and rain to Northeast 02:19. Tornadoes touched down in Texas and Louisiana as a powerful storm system that dumped heavy snow in Californiapushed through the Southern Plains and into the Deep South on Thursday, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of people at one point and forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights into and out of the Dallas area. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. No one was injured. Tornado WARNING This means a tornado has been spotted and puts us on high alert. People there witnessing the damage said its a small market they depended on regularly. Stay up to date with all of the sports news coming out of Denton-area high schools. If conditions deteriorate during the day or the threat of inclement weather becomes more likely, we may modify schedules/cancel after-school and evening activities. The roof of the La Azteca grocery store in Little Elm, Texas, peeled off and landed on a half dozen vehicles parked outside on March 2, 2023. On the roads, NBC 5's team of reporters and photojournalists found a number of overturned vehicles, including four tractor-trailers along U.S. 75 in Collin County and another along Interstate 20 in Parker County. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. The district said its closing schools Friday because of the damages, power outages and debris on the roads. Little Elm, TX Weather Conditions star_ratehome. When the threat of inclement weather exists, LEISD officials will drive the roads beginning at 4:30 a.m. to make a decision by 5:30 a.m. We also partner with the Town of Little Elm safety officials to monitor road and weather conditions/updates. Four people were taken to area hospitals, a spokesman said. Severe weather sirens sounded in many of the Star Local Media communities early Thursday evening, as wind gusts as high as 70 miles per hour blew through North Texas. It is important to note that residents should use town-registered contractors for their roofing or other property repairs, Mudie said. We won't share it with anyone else. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Some localized flood warnings also were issued through Saturday morning, including along the Trinity River and White Rock Creek in Dallas and the East Fork Trinity River in McKinney. North of Dallas, winds brought down trees, ripped the roof off a grocery store and overturned four 18-wheelers along U.S. Highway 75. Today's Storm Risk is Level 4, Moderate' What Does That Mean? Arianna Morrison is a reporter for Star Local Media, covering the communities of The Colony, Little Elm, Carrollton, Lewisville, Flower Mound and Coppell. Some clouds in the morning will give way to mainly sunny skies for the afternoon. @TxStormChasers @DFWscanner @WxFanaticCC pic.twitter.com/qHv0Y4xOhL. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. bcolombo@dentonrc.com, Stranger walks into unlocked home in Denton; resident pushes him out, By Juan Betancourt The Dallas Morning News A tornado formed Thursday in Weatherford as severe storms pummeled North Texas with heavy winds, rain and hail, local police said. Residents will handle their own properties when it comes to cleaning the area. Get the latest Plano sports delivered to your inbox every week. National Weather Service teams planned to head out Friday to survey areas for likely tornado damage in the storm's path, which stretched from southeast Oklahoma into Texas and neighboring Arkansas and Louisiana. Understand that when campuses are on high alert status, employees are also sheltered. Those changes will also be posted on the website and other LEISD methods of communication will be utilized. Get the latest Frisco sports delivered to your inbox every week. Windows were reportedly blown out in the city about 60 miles west of Dallas. Clear skies. Tom Fox/AP The storms Little Elm ISD superintendent placed on administrative leave, Little Elm beats Keller in regional semi, sets sights on first-ever trip to state, Texas Independence Day, Mardi-Gras events scheduled this week in The Colony, Little Elm, Little Elm to host Big Easy event with Mardi Gras-themed races, local vendors, and more. Minor injuries were reported, and officials asked drivers to avoid the area. WebFor more than 20 years Earth Networks has operated the worlds largest and most comprehensive weather observation, lightning detection, and climate networks. Students will be sheltered in accordance with campus plans. For the interest of safety, we prefer to keep students in shelter and will not be checked out at this point. Weatherford police confirmed on Facebook a tornado touched down Thursday afternoon. The owner of the La Azteca Meat Market in Little Elm arrived Thursday night to see significant storm damage to his store. "Lots of structural damage, fallen trees, and downed power lines," the office said. 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Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. High near 75F. Maggie Prosser, Suburban Public Safety Reporter. Moonset 2:31 am. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. Winds NW at 10 to 20 mph.. A mostly clear sky. But a man who was also inside told the station, "It just came up. According to records, the largest tornado in the Little Elm area was an F4 in 2015 that caused 468 injuries and 10 deaths. accounts, the history behind an article. Waxing Gibbous. Maggie previously worked at the Chicago Tribune and The Columbus Dispatch. WebSee more of Town of Little Elm, Texas on Facebook. WebLittle Elm, Texas | Current Weather Forecasts, Live Radar Maps & News | WeatherBug GroundTruth Sign In Press Education Feedback Careers Settings GroundTruth For more than 20 years Earth Networks has operated the worlds largest and most comprehensive weather observation, lightning detection, and climate networks. Fridays temperature is expected to reach just 62 degrees, with highs in the low 70s Saturday and Sunday. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Receive our newspaper electronically with the e-Edition email. The station said a six-year-old and infant were in a car outside the laundromat when the high wind hit and their mother was insinde. When it comes to fixing and cleaning the area, the town will handle debris and damage in town-owned or maintained areas by removing tree limbs, trash, and more. This is the disclaimer text. Please enter valid email address to continue. Get the latest Little Elm sports delivered to your inbox every week. Have the latest local news and sports delivered to your inbox so you are always up to date. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Receive information from our advertisers or special DR-C offers. Choose wisely! It's not immediately clear if a tornado touched down in the area. Winds as high as 70 mph were reported at DFW International Airport, according to the service. Otherwise, schools will be open as scheduled. From snow to 100-degree heat, we've got you covered. La Azteca store in Little Elm suffers storm damage, Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. It wasn't long after that when Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport reported gusts up to 67 mph and the NWS recorded winds of 76 mph at Dallas Love Field Airport. A cemetery posted a personal ad for a goose whose mate died. Create a password that only you will remember. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Invalid password or account does not exist. Is North Texas still in a drought after recent thunderstorms? Possible tornadoes reported after line of fast-moving storms blazes through North Texas, events in the region were canceled or rescheduled, Thursdays thunderstorms bring risk of tornadoes to North Texas. The snowfall, however, is credited with helping reduce, and in some areas eliminate, drought conditions in California. person will not be tolerated. First published on March 3, 2023 / 7:43 AM. Success! Email her with story ideas and more at amorrison@starlocalmedia.com. Weatherford police said no injuries have been reported as of Thursday evening. Winds light and variable. It was likely to produce snow across the eastern Great Lakes and New England later in the day. A powerful, fast-moving line of thunderstorms and possible tornadoes battered Dallas-Fort Worth on Thursday, leaving toppled trees, damaged businesses and hundreds of thousands without power in its wake. jfields@dentonrc.com, A long time coming: No. It appears the awning and the faade of the store collapsed. Several school districts in the Dallas-Fort Worth area canceled after-school activities and events because of the forecast. Be Nice. There was an error processing your request. Have the latest local news delivered every afternoon so you don't miss out on updates. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. Updated: Mar 3, 2023 / 06:49 AM MST. Get the latest McKinney sports delivered to your inbox every week. racist or sexually-oriented language. According to records, the largest tornado in the Orem area was an F1 in 1966 that caused 0 No other significant damage has been reported to the town as a result of this storm, said Erin Mudie, Managing Director of Marketing and Communication for the Town of Little Elm. The eatery will be closed Friday. Staff Writer Before Little Elm ISD makes the decision to close or delay school, we considered numerous factors including: the safety of students, staff, and parents and the disruptions caused in the home when school is canceled or if there is an early release. All were said to be doing fine afterwards. Spring Weather: Spring Severe weather season is from March through May. North Texans dealing with damage, school closures after storms, 3 children killed, 2 wounded at Ellis County home; suspect in custody, How a Texas districts reaction to school shooting fears highlights discipline concerns, Carrollton man advertised pills on social media to entice teens to buy fentanyl, feds say. A tornado formed Thursday in Weatherford as severe storms pummeled North Texas with heavy winds, rain and hail, local police said. At about 5:30 p.m. a strong line of storms coalesced and pushed toward the Metroplex from the west. There was an error processing your request. Others, in Denton and Tarrant counties, took to social media to share videos of fiery power lines. In Dallas, tornado sirens gave way to dark storm clouds, high winds and jolting lightning about 6:30 p.m. Gusts of more than 70 mph were recorded at DFW International Airport, and an unconfirmed tornado was detected by radar in the southern part of Dallas County, where a warning had been issued, according to the weather service. We'd love to hear eyewitness Police encouraged residents to watch for debris and stay off the roads. Have the latest local news delivered to your inbox so you don't miss out on updates. In the little shopping strip off West Eldorado Parkway, the La Azteca Meat Market appeared to get the worst of it. Staff Writer / CBS/AP. Severe Thunderstorm Warning. Winds between 20 and 30 mph and gusts up to 45 mph are expected throughout North Texas, the forecast says. from THU 9:26 PM CST until THU 10:30 PM CST, Freestone County, Anderson County. The Weatherford police Facebook account reported that a tornado formed in the afternoon but added no further details could be shared because officials were still assessing damages to the area. that is degrading to another person. WebTornado Information for Orem, Utah. A strong line of thunderstorms moved through the DFW area brining strong winds and heavy rain Thursday, March 2, 2023. The The electric utility said crews would be ready to work throughout the night to restore service as long as it was safe to do so. Storms eased about 8 p.m. as the system shifted eastward; however, a tornado watch was in effect until 10 p.m. for most of North Texas, including Dallas, Collin, Tarrant and Denton counties. Little Elm Warnings, Watches and Advisories Wind Advisory Wind Advisory issued February 26 at 6:07PM CST until February 27 at 2:00AM CST by NWS WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CST MONDAY * WHATSouth winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph expected. Choose wisely! Forecasters said the storm system would continue its eastward march Friday, bringing the threat of severe weather into the Ohio and Tennessee River valleys. Currently Viewing. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Get the latest Coppell sports delivered to your inbox every week. -Know the hazards of your area. Create a password that only you will remember. Low 44F. The front of a building in Little Elm, Texas collapsed and fell on cars amid a storm on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Error! juan.betancourt@dentonrc.com, Beth Maries has churned up a new flavor, North of Ordinary, to represent Denton, Denton man sentenced to life in prison for murder of 7-year-old boy, By John Fields 9:11 PM on Mar 2, 2023 CST Updated at 9:24 PM on Mar 2, 2023 CST. Ensure that you have a plan to act before, during, and after an emergency. Dallas Area Rapid Transit said in a tweet that bus and rail passengers should expect delays because of the severe weather. Little Elm, Texas (population: 25898) had 0 hail reports within 10 miles of the city center located at (33.16262, -96.93751) in 2023. Thunder cracked and sirens blared Thursday across Dallas-Fort Worth as much of the area was under tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings from the National Weather Service. By Brooke Colombo The storm also left multiple traffic incidents in its path. According to the National Weather Service (NOAA), severe weather in Texas typically occurs between 3pm 7pm. Anxiety about the storms had been brewing since midday, as neighboring cities saw hail and heavy rain; some events in the region were canceled or rescheduled ahead of the inclement conditions, and numerous flights were canceled. Don't Threaten. Elsewhere in the city, a possible tornado damaged a laundromat and three other stores, the Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office said, according to the CBS affiliate there, KSLA-TV. March 3, 2023 / 7:43 AM High 64F. Some schools announced cancellations for Friday. Twenty seconds later, it was gone. Every morning, get a link to our newly redesigned e-Edition and the top Denton headlines you need to start your day. Meteorologists say the same storm produced "once-in-a-generation" snow in California and Oregon with up to 7 feet accumulating in spots. -Have an emergency supply kit for you and your family. NBC 5 News A roof partially collapsed at a shopping center in Little Elm in storms, March 2, 2023. Every Wednesday morning, get the week's top crime stories in Denton from the Blotter in your inbox. We may decide to delay school transportation or release students early depending on the situation. Error! 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Weatherford ISD said in a tweet that some of its campuses were damaged due to the storm. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. JDs Hamburgers, a popular burger joint in west Fort Worth, said in a Facebook post the winds blew off a good portion of their roof and entire roof sign. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. -Know the hazards of your area. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism Please DO NOT interfere with the operation of school personnel, you will put their lives in danger. Communication:Please be aware of any potential severe weather advisories. Don't knowingly lie about anyone Staff Writer Chance of rain 90%. Officials in Richardson asked people west of U.S. Highway 75 to use water only for emergency needs late Thursday. A Tornado Watch issued for most of North Texas expired at 10 p.m. A few non-severe showers remained possible into the early hours of Friday morning along with some lingering gusty winds of 40 mph to 50 mph which should be gone by 10 a.m. Thursday's storms forced the cancellation of afterschool activities, damaged buildings and marinas, overturned vehicles, cut power to tens of thousands of utility customers and delayed hundreds of flights out of area airports. Winter Weather:If a decision must be made as to school closing or a late opening, announcements will be posted on the front of the Little Elm ISD website and on area radio and television stations; the district will also utilize the phone/email message system, Facebook and Twitter. WebSo far, as of Friday morning, there were 112 wind reports, 29 hail reports and six tornado reports.
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