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The NWS Fort Worth TX issued a tornado watch at 3:52 p.m. on Saturday in effect until 11 p.m. The watch is for Collin, Dallas, Denton, Parker, Tarrant, Wise, Cooke, Delta, Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Hunt, Jack, Lamar, Montague, Palo Pinto, Rockwall and Young counties.
This watch is in effect until 11 p.m.
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Map by Steve Wilson swilson@star-telegram.comWays to protect yourself during a tornado
The NWS emphasizes the importance of acting quickly to stay safe during a tornado. Keep yourself informed about tornado watches and warnings by staying connected to local news or a NOAA Weather Radio.
If you are indoors: If you are in a tornado warning, go to your basement, safe room or an interior room away from windows. Don’t forget pets if time allows.If you are at your workplace or school: Comply with your tornado drill procedures and head to the designated tornado shelter area. Steer clear of windows and avoid large open spaces like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.If you are outside: If a tornado is approaching, seek immediate shelter inside a secure building. Remember that sheds, storage facilities, mobile homes, and tents are not safe options.If you are in a vehicle: Being in a vehicle during a tornado is not safe. The best course of action is to drive towards the nearest shelter. If finding a safe shelter is not possible, either crouch down inside your car and protect your head, or abandon your vehicle and seek shelter in a low-lying area such as a ditch or ravine.Have you put together an emergency kit for tornado scenarios?
The Federal Emergency Management Agency recommends keeping the following items in a basic disaster supplies kit:
Water, one gallon per person for at least three daysFood, at least a three-day supplyCell phone with chargers and a backup batteryBattery-powered or hand-crank radioFlashlightFirst-aid kitWhistleDust mask to filter contaminated airPlastic sheeting and duct tape, for shelter purposesMoist towelettes, garbage bags, and plastic tiesManual can opener for foodLocal maps
Source: The National Weather Service
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This story was originally published April 25, 2026 at 3:54 PM.